Johnson, Prof. Newell Walter, (born 5 Aug. 1938), Honorary Professor of Dental Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland at Griffith University (formerly Griffith Institute for Health and Medical Research, then Griffith Health Institute), Queensland, 2009–12, now Emeritus Professor; Professor of Oral Health Sciences, GKT Dental Institute, King’s College London, 2003–05, now Emeritus; specialist in oral medicine, oral pathology and periodontics

A sound understanding of clinical oral pathology is essential if a dental clinician is to navigate successfully through clinical guidelines, make timely referrals to specialists, and provide good care for patients. This new edition of Soames' & Southam's Oral Pathology provides a clear and friendly guide for students, practitioners, and the whole dental team. Thoroughly updated for today's clinical practice, this textbook covers 'must-know' oral pathology and integrates key aspects of oral medicine. It begins by explaining the principles of clinical assessment, the synthesis of a differential diagnosis, and the selection of further investigations including laboratory tests. Ten chapters bring this theory to life by looking at the clinical and pathological features of a wide range of common oral diseases including oral cancer, salivary gland disorders, and diseases of the jaws. Two new chapters address skin diseases affecting the oro-facial region and neck lumps. A final chapter highlights the importance of clinical oral pathology in the context of systemic human disease. New radiology content includes examples of cross-sectional imaging. Photomicrographs have been replaced with carefully selected images to illustrate key pathological features. Each chapter includes key points boxes and tables to aid learning. Written by experts in both oral pathology and oral medicine, this new edition is a must-have for dentistry students, and those working in the field, providing current and trustworthy information.

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Brazilian oral medicine and oral pathology: We are here during the COVID‐19 pandemic

Oral Diseases ◽

10.1111/odi.13440 ◽

2020 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hercílio Martelli Júnior ◽

Renato Assis Machado ◽

Paulo Rogério Ferreti Bonan ◽

Danyel Elias da Cruz Perez ◽

Fábio Ramôa Pires ◽

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Keyword(s):

Oral Pathology ◽

Oral Medicine

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The Value of the Oral Medicine Specialty in the Modern Healthcare Systems

Saudi Journal of Health Systems Research ◽

10.1159/000515358 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Mohammed Bindakhil ◽

Scarlet Charmelo-Silva ◽

Alhanouf A. Bin Dakhil ◽

Ibrahim A. ALOmair

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Oral Health ◽

Medical Training ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Healthcare Systems ◽

Medical Community ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Oral Medicine ◽

Training And Education

Background: Oral medicine is a subdiscipline of dentistry that concerns itself with the oral health of patients; it focuses on providing diagnosis and management of oral and maxillofacial diseases, as well as direct dental care for those in medically complex situations. As primary healthcare providers, physicians and dentists are often the first to evaluate patients with orofacial symptoms and make diagnoses related to oral health, whether explicit or manifested through systemic diseases. However, a lack of familiarity with oral medicine among healthcare providers often leads to significant delays in the accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment of many oral and maxillofacial disorders. It has been well established that a lack of training and education in oral health among physicians is an impediment to alleviating the situation. Summary: Several studies and scientific reports in the medical community have shown a greater professional interest in oral health and medicine, with numerous recent articles reflecting a clear rise in multiple factors: an increased interest in additional training and a rise in oral diseases. This review focuses on the need for a multidisciplinary approach in modern healthcare systems that implements the oral medicine specialty. It also serves to emphasize the role of oral medicine in medical training and education, while simultaneously discussing the prevalence of oral diseases and awareness of oral health among physicians in Saudi Arabia. Key Messages: The prevalence of oral health conditions in Saudi Arabia appears to be high yet is accompanied by a scarcity of oral medicine specialists in this part of the world. Furthermore, numerous studies have revealed that physicians from different specialties in Saudi Arabia lack training in oral health and possess an insufficient awareness of the oral medicine specialty. This paucity of oral medicine specialists in Saudi Arabia presents a key issue as the clinical services and medical education provided by such specialists in healthcare systems can have a profound positive impact on each patient’s quality of life and health outcomes, as well as the standards of physicians’ training.

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