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dos Santos RTN, Faria CAB, Martins NF, Duda Júnior LGDS, Azevêdo ABF, da Silva WR, Sobral APV. Use of digital strategies in the diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma: a scoping review. PeerJ 2024; 12:e17329. [PMID: 38737735 PMCID: PMC11086294 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.17329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Telediagnosis uses information and communication technologies to support diagnosis, shortening geographical distances. It helps make decisions about various oral lesions. The objective of this scoping review was to map the existing literature on digital strategies to assist in the diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma. this review was structured based on the 5-stage methodology proposed by Arksey and O'Malley, the Joanna Briggs Institute Manual for Evidence Synthesis and followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews. The methods were registered on the Open Science Framework. The research question was: What digital strategies have been used to assist in the diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma? The search was conducted on PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and ScienceDirect. Inclusion criteria comprised studies on telediagnosis, teleconsultation or teleconsultation mediated by a professional and studies in English, without date restrictions. The search conducted in June 2023 yielded 1,798 articles, from which 16 studies were included. Telediagnosis was reported in nine studies, involving data screening through applications, clinical images from digital cameras, mobile phones or artificial intelligence. Histopathological images were reported in four studies. Both, telediagnosis and teleconsultation, were mentioned in seven studies, utilizing images and information submission services to platforms, WhatsApp or applications. One study presented teleconsultations involving slides and another study introduced teleconsultation mediated by a professional. Digital strategies telediagnosis and teleconsultations enable the histopathological diagnosis of oral cancer through clinical or histopathological images. The higher the observed diagnostic agreement, the better the performance of the strategy.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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Puladi B, Coldewey B, Volmerg JS, Grunert K, Berens J, Rashad A, Hölzle F, Röhrig R, Lipprandt M. Improving detection of oral lesions: Eye tracking insights from a randomized controlled trial comparing standardized to conventional approach. Head Neck 2024. [PMID: 38454656 DOI: 10.1002/hed.27687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Early detection of oral cancer (OC) or its precursors is the most effective measure to improve outcome. The reasons for missing them on conventional oral examination (COE) or possible countermeasures are still unclear. METHODS In this randomized controlled trial, we investigated the effects of standardized oral examination (SOE) compared to COE. 49 dentists, specialists, and dental students wearing an eye tracker had to detect 10 simulated oral lesions drawn into a volunteer's oral cavity. RESULTS SOE had a higher detection rate at 85.4% sensitivity compared to 78.8% in the control (p = 0.017) due to higher completeness (p < 0.001). Detection rate correlated with examination duration (p = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS A standardized approach can improve systematics and thereby detection rates in oral examinations. It should take at least 5 min. Perceptual and cognitive errors and improper technique cause oral lesions to be missed. Its wide implementation could be an additional strategy to enhance early detection of OC.
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- Behrus Puladi
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
- Institute of Medical Informatics, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Informatics, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Informatics, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
- Institute of Medical Informatics, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Informatics, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Informatics, Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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Martínez-Ramírez J, Saldivia-Siracusa C, González-Pérez LV, Cuadra Zelaya FJM, Gerber-Mora R, Cabrera OFG, Bologna-Molina R, Gilligan G, Delgado-Azañero W, Rajendra Santosh AB, González-Arriagada WA, Villarroel-Dorrego M, Rojas BV, Gallagher KPD, Tager EMJR, Aranda-Romo S, García-Heredia GL, Garcia EC, Hurtado I, Turcios CA, Espinal LPS, González RAM, Prado Ribeiro AC, Ribeiro-Rotta RF, Kowalski LP, Curado MP, Toporcov TN, Sollecito TP, Carvalho AL, Lopes MA, Warnakulasuriya S, Santos-Silva AR. Barriers to early diagnosis and management of oral cancer in Latin America and the Caribbean. Oral Dis 2024. [PMID: 38380784 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore perceived barriers to early diagnosis and management of oral cancer, as well as potential pathways for improvement in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). METHODS This cross-sectional study used a self-administered online questionnaire created via the Research Electronic Data Capture platform. The survey was distributed to health professionals trained in Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Dentists with clinical and academic expertise in oral potentially malignant disorder (OPMD) and oral cancer. Data obtained were systematically organized and analyzed descriptively using Microsoft Excel. RESULTS Twenty-three professionals from 21 LAC countries participated. Major barriers included the limited implementation of OPMD and oral cancer control plans (17.4%), low compulsory reporting for OPMD (8.7%) and oral cancer (34.8%), unclear referral pathways for OPMD (34.8%) and oral cancer (43.5%), and a shortage of trained professionals (8.7%). Participants endorsed the utility of online education (100%) and telemedicine (91.3%). CONCLUSION The survey highlights major perceived barriers to early diagnosis and management of OPMD and oral cancer in LAC, as well as potential avenues for improvement.
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- Josefina Martínez-Ramírez
- Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of El Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador
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- Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
- Laboratory of Immunodetection and Bioanalysis, Investigation Group POPCAD, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Research Department, School of Dentistry, Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango, Durango, Mexico
- Molecular Pathology Area, School of Dentistry, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Oral Medicine Department, School of Dentistry, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Haya de la Torre SN, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery, School of Dentistry, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
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- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica
- Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Universidad de los Andes, Facultad de Odontología, Santiago, Chile
- Centro de Investigación e Innovación em Biomedicina, Universidad de los Andes, Las Condes, Chile
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- Department of Stomatology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Talca, Talca, Chile
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- Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
- Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, National University of Asunción, Asunción, Paraguay
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- Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
- Pathology Section, Centro Clínico de Cabeza y Cuello/Hospital Herrera Llerandi, Guatemala City, Guatemala
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- Diagnostic clinic, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
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- School of Dentistry, University of San Carlos, Guatemala City, Guatemala
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- Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
- Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Oral Medicine Service, Sírio Libanês Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery and Otorhinolaryngology, A.C. Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil
- Head and Neck Surgery Department and LIM 28, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Group of Epidemiology and Statistics on Cancer, A.C. Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Epidemiology Department, Faculdade de Saude Pública da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- The WHO Collaborating Centre for Oral Cancer, London, UK
- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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Prohny JP, Roxo-Gonçalves M, Wagner VP, Corrêa APB, Martins MAT, Martins MD, Carvalho F, Gonçalves MR, Carrard VC. Social networking website increases efficacy and engagement in a distance learning course about oral lesions. J Dent Educ 2024; 88:149-156. [PMID: 37904575 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.13402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023]
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PURPOSE Distance learning appears to be an attractive approach to continuing education courses, but one barrier is maintaining learner engagement throughout the course. The primary aim of this research was to evaluate the operational efficacy of a private Facebook™ group (FG) in serving as a support mechanism for distance learning courses, and its impact on three fundamental dimensions: the attrition rates of participants who did not complete the course (commonly referred to as dropout rates), the rates of course completion and approval, and the overall performance of the participants. METHODS The participants of this quasi-experimental study comprised 159 dental students and 565 dentists enrolled in an e-learning course on oral mucosal lesion diagnosis. Prior to the initiation of the course, all participants were provided with the option to join a private FG. Within this group, moderators shared motivational messages and provided reminders concerning deadlines. Moreover, participants had the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions pertaining to topics related to the course. The course itself followed a self-guided format, employing the flipped-classroom methodology, spanning a total of 50 instructional hours. In order to assess the effectiveness of the course, participants were presented with photographs illustrating 30 oral lesions and were asked to propose diagnostic hypotheses both before and after the educational intervention (pre-tests and post-tests). RESULTS Dentists who participated in the FG exhibited a significantly lower rate of discontinuation. As for dental students, their involvement in the group was positively associated with better performance, as determined by the percentage of accurate diagnostic hypotheses (a minimum of 70% correct responses was required for their approval in the course). CONCLUSIONS Facebook™ demonstrates promise as a supplementary pedagogical tool in distance education courses. The interactive nature of the platform has the potential to alleviate the inherent challenges of remote learning.
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- João Paulo Prohny
- Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- TelessaúdeRS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- TelessaúdeRS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Department of Oral Medicine, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- TelessaúdeRS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Epidemiologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- TelessaúdeRS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Epidemiologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Primary Health Care Service, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- TelessaúdeRS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Department of Oral Medicine, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Martins HDD, de Lucena CP, da Silva QP, Dantas MVO, Costa MDDAS, de Lucena EHG, Bonan PRF. Telehealth in oral medicine: A cross-sectional evaluation based on a mobile application. Technol Health Care 2024; 32:1515-1522. [PMID: 37599549 DOI: 10.3233/thc-230584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Teledentistry is considered a good tool in the diagnostic process. In oral medicine, there is a low number of trained professionals and dentists have difficulty in diagnosing and treating oral lesions. OBJECTIVE We aimed to perform a cross-sectional evaluation based on the mobile application for oral diagnosis using a mobile application in a Brazilian State. METHODS This is a retrospective, cross-sectional, observational study of the data of the "Telehealth in Stomatology in Paraíba" carried out between May 2021 and November 2022. RESULTS The app has a team of 16 consultants (Ph.D. professors, postgraduate students, residents, and dentists). In addition, there are 289 registered professionals, with a mean age of 33.7 years, predominantly female (70.2%), working in primary care (79.2%), and general practitioners (42.6%). Regarding the cases, the app has 194 cases, and reactive lesions are the most suggested hypotheses reported by dentists (24.5%) and consultants (22.3%). We had an overall concordance rate of 64.1%. CONCLUSION The application is easily accessible and has an assistance network that helps with early diagnosis. In addition, it has good coverage with users in more than 50% of the cities in the state. Thus, applications that provide specialized care to distant areas are important for better public health.
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Alrajhi S, Shalabi M, Alrajhi A, Almarshud T, Almuhaysin M, Alhudaithi A, Alharbi AF, Alamri N, Alhumaid A, Aljuailan A, Algefari S, Salem S, Saad I. Awareness of undergraduate dental students, interns, and freshly graduated dentists about oral manifestation associated with COVID-19. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:990. [PMID: 38071326 PMCID: PMC10710720 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03666-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE There is growing evidence supporting the presence of oral manifestations associated with COVID-19. The study investigates the knowledge of dental undergraduates and recently graduated dentists concerning oral presentations related to COVID-19. METHODS A cross-sectional descriptive study in Saudi Arabia comprised 305 individuals, including undergraduate dental students, interns, and freshly graduated dentists. Data were collected using a questionnaire disseminated to approximately 500 subjects via WhatsApp groups and other applications. The questionnaire was tested in a pilot study for validity, edited, and validated by 2 supervisors at the College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire consisted of questions regarding sociodemographic attributes, the level of expertise of dental practitioners, and their knowledge and perspectives regarding COVID-19 and the implementation of oral lesions interrelated to it. The data was subjected to analysis through the utilization of descriptive statistics and chi-square tests, employing the statistical software SPSS (version 24). RESULTS About 43.9% of subjects stated that COVID-19 causes oral symptoms. Respondents most frequently reported COVID-19-related dry mouth. Oral ulcers, Candida infection, Hyperpigmentation, tongue coating, atrophy, Petechiae, Herpes, white lesions, Gingivitis, and Periodontitis are further symptoms. COVID-19's oral manifestation was unknown to 41.0% of subjects, and 37.7% of respondents lacked knowledge regarding the most impacted locations of oral manifestations. Oral signs and COVID-19 symptoms are debated and significantly associated with higher educational levels. CONCLUSION The dental students and freshly graduated dentists in this study have proper knowledge of COVID-19 and its symptoms. Also, most dental students and newly graduated dentists recognize the potential correlation between COVID-19 and oral manifestations with an average to excellent knowledge of the types and sites commonly affected. The level of awareness was associated with higher educational levels.
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- Suliman Alrajhi
- College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Sharqia Governorate, 4511, Egypt.
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- College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Periodontology, Egypt
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Lan R, Galieri AC, Catherine JH, Tardivo D. Oral cancer: Current status and public health perspectives. SANTE PUBLIQUE (VANDOEUVRE-LES-NANCY, FRANCE) 2023; 35:93-105. [PMID: 38040651 DOI: 10.3917/spub.hs1.2023.0093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Despite advances in surgical and oncological treatments, the incidence and five-year survival rates (~50 percent) of oral cancers (OC) have not improved over the last decades and remain a major public health problem. Seventy percent are still diagnosed at a late stage (T3 or T4), with an average delay in diagnosis of two to five months. As the cure and survival of patients are directly related to the development stage of the tumor at the time of diagnosis, the objective of this work was to analyze all the determinants related to oral cancer and to propose new clinical approaches for diagnosis and screening. A proposal for new models of screening, training, and concrete action to improve public awareness of the major global problem of OC is made. The strengths and weaknesses of OC screening studies need to be objectively understood to effectively guide and energize testing in primary care settings, with the prospect of using new and emerging technologies that can help improve the discriminatory accuracy of case detection. Most national organizations have not, to date, recommended population-based mass screening, due to a lack of sufficient scientific evidence of associated mortality reduction. Where health care resources are high, opportunistic individual screening is recommended, although the low diagnostic capacity of front-line clinicians is alarming.
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Uhrin E, Domokos Z, Czumbel LM, Kói T, Hegyi P, Hermann P, Borbély J, Cavalcante BGN, Németh O. Teledentistry: A Future Solution in the Diagnosis of Oral Lesions: Diagnostic Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review. Telemed J E Health 2023; 29:1591-1600. [PMID: 36976779 PMCID: PMC10654653 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2022.0426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Introduction: Teledentistry (TD) can offer a wide range of possibilities in the field of oral medicine. Oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) are hard to detect, and even harder to diagnose correctly. With the help of TD, OPMDs can be detected and diagnosed by a remote specialist. Our aim was to investigate whether TD could provide a reliable diagnostic method compared with clinical oral examination (COE) in the diagnosis of OPMDs. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in three databases (Medline, EMBASE, CENTRAL) until November 2021. We included studies that compared telediagnosis and COE, both made by experts. Pooled specificity and sensitivity were calculated and visualized on a two-dimensional plot. Risk of bias was assessed using the QUADAS-2 tool, and the level of evidence is shown with the Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) tool. Results: Of the 7,608 studies, 13 were included in the qualitative and 9 in the quantitative synthesis. Using TD tools in the detection of oral lesions (OLs) showed high specificity (0.92 confidence interval [95% CI] = 0.59-0.99) and sensitivity (0.93 95% CI = 0.17-1.00). In the differential diagnosis of lesions, we found high sensitivity and specificity (0.942 95% CI = 0.826-0.982 and 0.982 95% CI = 0.913-0.997), respectively. We summarized the available data on time-effectiveness, screening person, referral decision, and technical settings. Conclusion: Detecting OLs with TD tools might lead to earlier diagnosis, treatment, and stricter follow-up of OPMD. TD may offer a great substitution for COE in the diagnosis of OLs, and thus, fewer referrals could be made to special care, resulting in a greater number of treated OPMDs.
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- Eszter Uhrin
- Department of Community Dentistry, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Community Dentistry, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Periodontology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Stochastics, Institute of Mathematics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Institute for Translational Medicine, Szentágothai Research Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
- Division of Pancreatic Diseases, Heart and Vascular Center, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Prosthodontics and Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Prosthodontics and Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Oral Biology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Community Dentistry, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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Petruzzi M, Della Vella F, Squicciarini N, Lilli D, Campus G, Piazzolla G, Lucchese A, van der Waal I. Diagnostic delay in autoimmune oral diseases. Oral Dis 2023; 29:2614-2623. [PMID: 36565434 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Autoimmune diseases (ADs) affect about 5% of the general population, causing various systemic and/or topical clinical manifestations. The oral mucosa is often affected, sometimes as the only involved site. The misdiagnosis of oral ADs is an underreported issue. This narrative review focuses on diagnostic delay (DD) in oral ADs (oral lichen planus [OLP], oral Pemphigus Vulgaris, mucous membrane pemphigoid, oral lupus erythematosus, orofacial granulomatosis, oral erythema multiforme [EM], and Sjogren syndrome). Extensive literature research was conducted via MEDLINE, Embase and Google Scholar databases for articles reporting the time spent to achieve the correct diagnosis of oral ADs. Only 16 studies reported DD in oral ADs. Oral autoimmune vesiculobullous diseases are usually diagnosed after 8 months from the initial signs/symptoms, the Sjogren Syndrome diagnosis usually requires about 73 months. No data exist about the DD in OLP, oral lupus erythematosus, orofacial granulomatosis, and oral EM. The diagnosis of oral ADs can be difficult due to the non-specificity of their manifestations and the unawareness of dentists, physicians, and dental and medical specialists about these diseases. This can lead to a professional DD and a consequential treatment delay. The delay can be attributed to the physicians or/and the healthcare system (Professional Delay) or the patient (Patient's Delay).
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- Massimo Petruzzi
- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
- Department of Restorative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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- Department of Restorative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Department of Surgery, Microsurgery and Medicine Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
- School of Dentistry, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, Section of Internal Medicine "G. Baccelli", University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania-Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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Flores-Hidalgo A, Collie J, King S, Grant FT, Beasley NE, Moss ME, Tempel TR. The use of teledentistry in clinical oral and maxillofacial pathology practice: an institutional experience. FRONTIERS IN ORAL HEALTH 2023; 4:1063973. [PMID: 37546293 PMCID: PMC10398386 DOI: 10.3389/froh.2023.1063973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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Background Although there has been a slight increase in dental professionals since 2011, 98 of North Carolina's 100 counties are designated as Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas by the Heath Resources and Service Administration. This shortage significantly increases disparities and access to primary and specialized oral health care. Also, dental professionals in these remote locations may feel the access and referrals to oral and maxillofacial pathologists cumbersome. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic prompted an inevitable surge in the use of digital technology due to the social distancing norms and lockdowns, which forced dental education institutions and practitioners to adjust to new ways of meeting, teaching, and providing dental care. In the present manuscript, we report our institutional experience delivering specialized dental care in rural areas. Materials and methods We conducted a retrospective case series of diagnosis, management, and outcomes of patients who underwent synchronous or asynchronous virtual and remote examination of oral lesions at ECU School of Dental Medicine and one satellite clinic over seven years. For those cases that concluded on surgical sampling, the clinical impressions, differential diagnoses, and the final diagnosis were compared to assess the accuracy of the clinical exam through teledentistry. Results The total study population consisted of 71 patients. Most of the remote consultations were done asynchronously. Also, most virtual clinical consultations were initiated due to clinical suspicion of malignancy and infectious/reactive conditions, accounting for 42% and 25.3% of all encounters. Conclusions The presented data suggest how teledentistry can support clinical practice in rural areas to achieve optimal care for the patient in rural or remote communities. Also, it significantly decreases the travel required, the number of appointments, and increases the speed of diagnosis. Teledentistry is an excellent tool available to all clinicians and can dramatically aid in diagnosing oral mucosa lesions.
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- Andres Flores-Hidalgo
- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, Greenville, NC, United States
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- Community Service Learning Center-Ahoskie, Department of General Dentistry, East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, Greenville, NC, United States
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- Community Service Learning Center-Ahoskie, Department of General Dentistry, East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, Greenville, NC, United States
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- Community Service Learning Center-Ahoskie, Department of General Dentistry, East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, Greenville, NC, United States
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- Community Service Learning Center-Ahoskie, Department of General Dentistry, East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, Greenville, NC, United States
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- Department of Foundational Sciences, East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, Greenville, NC, United States
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- Department of Extramural Clinical Practices, East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, Greenville, NC, United States
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González-Ruiz I, Ramos-García P, Ruiz-Ávila I, González-Moles MÁ. Early Diagnosis of Oral Cancer: A Complex Polyhedral Problem with a Difficult Solution. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:3270. [PMID: 37444379 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15133270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Oral and oropharyngeal cancers are a growing problem, accounting for 377,713 and 98,412 new cases per year all over the world and 177,757 and 48,143 deaths annually, respectively. Despite the substantial improvement in diagnostic procedures and treatment techniques in recent years, the mortality rate has not decreased substantially in the last 40 years, which is still close to 50% of cases. The major cause responsible for this high mortality is associated with the high percentage of oral cancers diagnosed in advanced stages (stages III and IV) where the treatment harbors poor efficacy, resulting in challenges, mutilations, or disability. The main reason for cancer to be diagnosed at an advanced stage is a diagnostic delay, so it is critical to reduce this delay in order to improve the prognosis of patients suffering from oral cancer. The causes of oral cancer diagnostic delay are complex and concern patients, healthcare professionals, and healthcare services. In this manuscript, oral cancer diagnostic delay is critically reviewed based on current evidence, as well as their major causes, main problems, and potential improvement strategies.
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- Isabel González-Ruiz
- School of Dentistry, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, 18012 Granada, Spain
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- School of Dentistry, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, 18012 Granada, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, 18012 Granada, Spain
- Hospital Universitario San Juan de Reus, CAP Marià Fortuny, 43204 Tarragona, Spain
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- School of Dentistry, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, 18012 Granada, Spain
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Herpich TL, Kovalski LNS, Roxo-Gonçalves M, Romanini J, Carrard VC. Use of an audience response system during a continuing education action about oral lesion diagnosis. J Dent Educ 2022; 86:1671-1677. [PMID: 35879229 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.13064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The present cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the perceptions of continuing education action (CEA) participants on the use of an audience response system (ARS). Secondarily, the study assessed the association between the diagnostic abilities of participants and their self-confidence in managing oral lesions METHODS: Oral medicine specialists, dentists, hygienists, and students (n = 193) who attended the 'Maio Vermelho Project', a CEA held in a Southern Brazilian State, answered a diagnostic ability test using the ARS Socrative software during a case discussion section. The test comprised 16 simulated clinical cases based on photos of oral lesions. The questions required classification of the lesion's nature, diagnostic hypothesis, and decision making (manage the case or refer it to a specialist) for each case. A second questionnaire composed of 12 questions was also applied to evaluate satisfaction and perception of the use of ARS Socrative RESULTS: Hygienists displayed lower scores in the diagnostic abilities test, whereas the other groups' performances were quite similar. Dentists and dental students who scored higher on the diagnostic abilities test showed higher self-confidence in the management of benign lesions. All participants stated that the use of technology can improve their learning experience and should be incorporated into the classroom. Moreover, the participants' perception was highly favorable to the use of Socrative in educational activities CONCLUSION: Our findings showed good acceptance of the ARS tool in a CEA environment and suggest an association between performance on the questionnaire and self-confidence in oral lesion management.
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- Tiago Luís Herpich
- Graduate Program in Dentistry - Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry - Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry - Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,TelessaúdeRS-UFRGS l Graduate Program in Epidemiology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Dental Specialty/Oral Medicine Center, Porto Alegre City Hall, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry - Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,TelessaúdeRS-UFRGS l Graduate Program in Epidemiology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,Oral Medicine, Otorhinolaryngology Service, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Strey JR, Roxo-Gonçalves M, Guzenski BD, Martins MAT, Romanini J, de Figueiredo MAZ, D'Ávila OP, Gonçalves MR, Umpierre RN, Harzheim E, de Campos Hildebrand L, Carrard VC. Oral Medicine Experience and Attitudes Toward Oral Cancer: An Evaluation of Dentists Working in Primary Health Care. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2022; 37:1621-1628. [PMID: 33825147 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-021-01999-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This analytical, cross-sectional, observational study aimed to evaluate the perception of dentists working at the public system of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil, regarding academic training to treat oral lesions, adoption of preventive measures for oral cancer, and attitude toward the need to perform oral biopsies. The sample consisted of questionnaires filled out by 192 dentists (153 women and 39 men) working in primary health care who participated in training activities on oral cancer diagnosis in July 2016. To enroll in the training activities, the professionals completed an online questionnaire to evaluate their perceptions regarding oral cancer issues. With respect to preventive measures, 96.88% of dentists reported performing full mouth examination, 87.50% reported providing tobacco cessation counseling, and 51.04% reported giving advice on excessive alcohol consumption. In addition, 72.40% and 44.79% of dentists considered, respectively, clinical training and theory instruction in oral medicine to be insufficient during undergraduate school. Only 8.33% reported performing biopsies in daily clinical routine, and almost 90% reported referring the patient to a specialist from the public system or universities. Lack of experience was the main reason not to perform a biopsy. The dentists in our sample recognize the importance of preventive measures for oral cancer, but few of them perform biopsies regularly. Therefore, there is a need for continuing education actions including practical training.
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- Jéssica Rodriguez Strey
- Department of Conservative Dentistry-Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry-Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
- TelessaúdeRS-UFRGS, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry-Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry-Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
- Department of Oral Medicine, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Dental Specialty/Oral Medicine Center, Porto Alegre City Hall, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- TelessaúdeRS-UFRGS, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
- Primary Health Care Service, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- TelessaúdeRS-UFRGS, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
- Residence in Family and Community Medicine, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry-Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry-Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
- TelessaúdeRS-UFRGS, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
- School of Dentistry, Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2492/503, Porto Alegre, RS, 90035-003, Brazil.
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Alharbi S, Aboalela A. Knowledge and Awareness of Oral Mucosal Diseases Among Saudi Dentists. Open Dent J 2022. [DOI: 10.2174/18742106-v16-e2206270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background: Oral mucocutaneous lesions have a significant impact on patient care. Late diagnosis of oral lesions may affect patients' quality of life and prognosis. Dentists are usually the first to encounter such lesions, and many studies have explored the knowledge and management related to oral cancer. However, not many studies have examined a more comprehensive understanding and management of oral lesions, including infectious and autoimmune/immune-mediated diseases.
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This study aimed at evaluating dentists’ knowledge and referral patterns regarding oral mucocutaneous diseases.
Methods:
A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate dentists’ knowledge about oral mucocutaneous diseases and referral patterns among Saudi dentists. A total of 301 participants were included in the study. It was voluntary and written informed consent was obtained from the participants. A Chi-square test was used to compare the categorical variables. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
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A total of 301 participants responded. Significant differences were observed between genders when asked about being comfortable with treating oral mucosal lesions in their practice (p-value: .019), and males were more convenient than females. A significant difference (p-value: .011) was observed between different educational levels when the participants were asked about the management of patients with oral mucosal lesions. Overall, the majority of participants rarely or never managed oral lesions. When comparing the different groups of participants, postgraduate residents responded more accurately (p-value: 007). Approximately 60% of all participants did not or rarely managed oral lesions in their practice.
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It was found that there was a lack of knowledge among dentists regarding the detection and treatment of oral mucosal lesions. This lack of knowledge can lead to unfavorable patient care and prognosis outcomes.
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Challenges in the Early Diagnosis of Oral Cancer, Evidence Gaps and Strategies for Improvement: A Scoping Review of Systematic Reviews. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14194967. [PMID: 36230890 PMCID: PMC9562013 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14194967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Oral cancer presents a worldwide incidence of 377,713 new cases and 177,757 deaths per year (GLOBOCAN, IARC, WHO). Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) accounts for approximately 90% of oral malignancies and has a 5-year mortality rate close to 50%. We aim to better understand, based on the evidence, and to discuss in depth, the reasons for the diagnostic delay of oral cancer by reviewing systematic reviews and meta-analyses. We also aim to, identify gaps in evidence, recommend future lines of research that should be implemented, and formulate strategies for improvement. Abstract Oral cancer is a growing problem, accounting for 377,713 worldwide new cases per year, and 177,757 deaths annually and representing a 5-year mortality rate close to 50%, which is a considerable mortality that has not decreased substantially in the last 40 years. The main cause of this high mortality is related to the diagnosis of a high percentage of oral cancers in advanced stages (stages III and IV) in which treatment is complex, mutilating or disabling, and ineffective. The essential cause of a cancer diagnosis at a late stage is the delay in diagnosis, therefore, the achievement of the objective of improving the prognosis of oral cancer involves reducing the delay in its diagnosis. The reasons for the delay in the diagnosis of oral cancer are complex and involve several actors and circumstances—patients, health care providers, and health services. In this paper, we present the results of a scoping review of systematic reviews on the diagnostic delay in oral cancer with the aim to better understand, based on the evidence, and discuss in depth, the reasons for this fact, and to identify evidence gaps and formulate strategies for improvement.
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Braun LW, de Souza Kargwanski P, Corrêa APB, Wagner VP, Martins MAT, Rodrigues YE, Martins MD, Carrard VC. Association between perceived self-confidence and abilities to distinguish oral mucosal lesions amongst dental students. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2022. [PMID: 35997548 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Dentists usually refer to difficulties in performing the diagnosis of oral mucosal lesions. This may be attributed to limited access to theoretical lectures and practical training on this subject along the graduation course. The primary aim of this cross-sectional study was to verify if there is an association between the perception of time dedicated to lectures/training and oral diagnosis abilities in oral medicine. The secondary aim was to evaluate the association between self--confidence to perform oral mucosal lesions diagnosis and performance in a diagnostic abilities test. MATERIALS AND METHODS The sample comprised 36 final-year dental students of a South-Brazilian dental school. The participants answered a questionnaire on their perception of time dedicated to lectures on oral medicine along the course (sufficient or insufficient) and their self-confidence to diagnose oral mucosal lesions or oral cancer (yes or not). The students were also submitted to a diagnostic abilities test based on 30 clinical photos of oral lesions, which should be classified as benign, potentially malignant or malignant. Moreover, the participants had to inform their clinical impression for each case. Finally, the participants informed their decision making for the case (refer the patient to a specialist or not). RESULTS Students with higher self-confidence showed a higher percentage of correct answers on classification of the nature of lesions (81.1% vs. 68.5%, p = .03, teste t de Student) and on their clinical impression (66.3% vs. 41.7%, p < .01, Student's t-test). The perception of time dedicated to theoretical lectures on oral medicine as sufficient did not influence the students' diagnostic abilities (p > .05, Student's t-test) CONCLUSION: It may be concluded that self-confidence to diagnose oral lesions is associated with dental students' diagnostic abilities.
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- Liliana Wolf Braun
- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Department of Oral Medicine, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Department of Oral Medicine, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
- TelessaudeRS-UFRGS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Department of Oral Medicine, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Cardoso FB, Wagner VP, Corrêa APB, Martins MAT, Martins MD, D'Ávila OP, Gonçalves MR, Harzheim E, Umpierre RN, Carrard VC. Distance learning course improves primary care dentists' diagnosis and self-efficacy in the management of oral lesions. Braz Oral Res 2022; 36:e101. [PMID: 35830144 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2022.vol36.0101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Oral cancer represents a public health issue because of its high mortality rate, resulting mainly from diagnostic delays. Insufficient training in oral diagnosis is usually perceived by dentists. Distance learning could be used as an auxiliary tool to bridge that gap. This study evaluated the impact of a distance learning course on oral mucosal lesion diagnosis offered to public healthcare dentists. Participants of an online course answered a pretest/posttest comprising clinical images of 30 clinical cases. Participants were questioned about the diagnosis and informed their decision on the cases (referring the cases to a specialist or managing them themselves), as a parameter of perceived self-efficacy. A total of 442 dentists enrolled in the course. Their pass rate was 97%. Classification of the nature of the lesions, diagnostic hypotheses, sensitivity, and specificity improved by 13.4%, 10.0%, 13.4%, and 6.6%, respectively (p<0.01, Wilcoxon test). Regarding management, there was a 16.6% reduction in the intention to refer cases, while confidence in the diagnosis of benign lesions increased by 40%. A distance learning course may be useful in continuing education actions for primary care dentists, improving their diagnostic abilities and encouraging them in the management of oral lesions. Moreover, this strategy could contribute to disseminating knowledge to remote regions, particularly among primary health care professionals.
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRS, School of Dentistry, Department of Oral Pathology, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRS, School of Dentistry, Department of Oral Pathology, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRS, TelessaudeRS-UFRGS, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRS, Graduate Program in Epidemiology, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRS, TelessaudeRS-UFRGS, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRS, School of Dentistry, Department of Oral Pathology, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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Flores APDC, Roxo-Gonçalves M, Batista NVR, Gueiros LA, Linares M, Santos-Silva AR, Lopes MA, Flausino C, Meurer MI, Grando LJ, Molina-Bastos CG, Guattini VLDO, Carrard VC. Diagnostic accuracy of a telediagnosis service of oral mucosal diseases: A multicentric survey. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2022; 134:65-72. [PMID: 35422409 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2022.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this multicentric study was to assess the diagnostic accuracy of a telediagnosis service for oral mucosal disorders. STUDY DESIGN This study included 100 patients seen at the oral medicine outpatient clinic of 3 Brazilian Dental Schools (University of Campinas, Federal University of Pernambuco, and Federal University of Santa Catrina) from March 2019 to October 2019. In addition to the face-to-face assistance provided by graduate students and the final diagnosis validated by the professors of these institutions, a remote evaluation was requested for these patients through the EstomatoNet/TelessaúdeRS platform. RESULTS The sensitivity and specificity of telediagnosis were compared with those of the face-to-face approach and found to be 100% and 97.4%, respectively. The concordance between the examiners was 95%, and case management was relatively simple in approximately 60% of cases. CONCLUSIONS Based on the results, telediagnosis for oral diseases can be considered a reliable method, representing a promising alternative for the clinical support of health professionals, particularly in remote locations.
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; TelessaudeRS-UFRGS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Oral Medicine Unit, Departamento de Clínica e Odontologia Preventiva, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; TelessaudeRS-UFRGS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; Department of Oral Medicine, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
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Roxo-Gonçalves M, Santos IDS, Guattini VO, Martins MD, Martins MAT, Bastos CM, Gonçalves MR, Carrard VC. EstomatoNet: A 5-year experience of an oral medicine telediagnosis service. Oral Dis 2022. [PMID: 35316863 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE EstomatoNet is an online service driven by primary health care professionals to support diagnosis and decision-making for oral lesions. This study aimed to describe the experience of the service, depicting use cases and its impact on the referral to specialised services. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patient/applicant demographics, and information related to their oral lesions and/or complaints were retrieved from the service's cloud-based platform. The differential diagnosis provided by the applicants, their level of satisfaction, and the teleconsultant's opinion in terms of diagnosis and management were also reported. The teleconsultant's suggestion was cross-referenced with the data from the regulation system to verify the avoidance of referral. RESULTS Out of 2002 teleconsultations, most patients were women (55.1%) and 50.1% were aged between 20 and 59 years. Applicants (96.5%) generally considered the service very satisfying/satisfying. Potentially malignant disorders were reported in 19.6% of cases and 7.7% were suspected to be malignant. The referral of 37.3% of patients was avoided after the suggestion of keeping the patient in the primary health care system (k = 0.234; p < 0.001; 62.2% agreement). CONCLUSION The use of EstomatoNet for oral mucosal lesions improves support for primary health care professionals in the management of lesions and reduces referral to specialised services.
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- Michelle Roxo-Gonçalves
- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.,TelessaudeRS-UFRGS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.,TelessaudeRS-UFRGS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.,Department of Primary HealthCare, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- TelessaudeRS-UFRGS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- TelessaudeRS-UFRGS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.,Department of Primary HealthCare, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.,TelessaudeRS-UFRGS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.,Department of Oral Medicine, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Campana F, Lan R, Girard C, Rochefort J, Le Pelletier F, Leroux-Villet C, Mares S, Millot S, Zlowodzki AS, Sibaud V, Tessier MH, Vaillant L, Fricain JC, Samimi M. French guidelines for the management of oral lichen planus (excluding pharmacological therapy). Ann Dermatol Venereol 2022; 149:14-27. [PMID: 34238586 DOI: 10.1016/j.annder.2021.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2020] [Revised: 01/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Oral lichen is a chronic inflammatory disease for which diagnostic management and follow-up are heterogeneous given the absence of specific guidelines in France. Our objective was to develop French multidisciplinary guidelines for the management of oral lichen. MATERIALS AND METHODS Working groups from the Groupe d'Etude de la Muqueuse Buccale (GEMUB) formulated a list of research questions and the corresponding recommendations according to the "formal consensus" method for developing practice guidelines. These recommendations were submitted to a group of experts and the degree of agreement for each recommendation was assessed by a scoring group. RESULTS Twenty-two research questions, divided into 3 themes (nosological classification and initial assessment, induced oral lichenoid lesions, and follow-up) resulted in 22 recommendations. Initial biopsy for histology is recommended in the absence of reticulated lesions. Biopsy for direct immunofluorescence is recommended for ulcerated, erosive, bullous types and for diffuse erythematous gingivitis. Management should include a periodontal and dental check-up, and investigation for extra-oral lesions. Hepatitis C testing is recommended only if risk factors are present. Definitions, triggering factors and the management of "induced oral lichenoid lesions" were clarified. Oral lichen must be monitored by a practitioner familiar with the disease at least once a year, using objective tools. CONCLUSION This formalised consensus of multidisciplinary experts provides clinical practice guidelines on the management and monitoring of oral lichen.
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- F Campana
- Aix Marseille Univ, APHM, INSERM, MMG, Hôpital de la Timone, Unité de chirurgie orale, 264 Rue Saint-Pierre, 13005 Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ, APHM, CNRS, EFS, ADES, Hôpital de la Timone, Unité de chirurgie orale, 264 Rue Saint-Pierre, 13005 Marseille, France
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- Dermatologie, CHU de Montpellier, 34295 Montpellier cedex, France
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- Odontologie, Hôpital La Pitié Salpetrière - Université Paris Diderot, 47-83 Boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
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- Anatomie Pathologique, Hôpital La Pitié-Salpêtrière, 47-83 Boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
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- Dermatologie, Hôpital Avicenne, 125 Rue de Stalingrad, 93000 Bobigny, France
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- Chirurgie Maxillo-faciale, Hôpital La Pitié-Salpêtrière, 47-83 Boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
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- Chirurgie Orale, CHU de Montpellier, 34295 Montpellier cedex, France
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- Dermatologie, IUCT Oncopôle, 31000 Toulouse, France
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- Dermatologie, CHU de Nantes, 44000 Nantes, France
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- Dermatologie, CHU de Tours, Université de Tours, 37000 Tours, France
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- Université de Bordeaux, INSERM U1026, service de chirurgie orale, CHU Bordeaux, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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- Dermatologie, CHU de Tours, Université de Tours, 37000 Tours, France.
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Identification of the role of oral health educators in elementary schools during COVID-19 pandemic: a competency framework. BMC Res Notes 2022; 15:6. [PMID: 35012621 PMCID: PMC8744045 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-021-05887-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Oral health educators should have the required knowledge, skills and attitude in order to meet the increased needs of the Ministry of Education in Syria as well as to perform their duties in promoting oral health in children appropriately during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, this study was undertaken to identify core competencies required for oral health educators in elementary schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Qualitative exploratory study was undertaken. A focus group which consisted of 5 Medical Education postgraduates and 3 oral health educators' training team members were invited to formulate a preliminary list of basic competencies. Delphi technique was also adopted through inviting 12 experts in oral health education to evaluate and formulate a final list of elementary schools' oral health educators' competencies during the COVID-19 pandemic. RESULTS A competency framework was developed. Fifty-five competencies were identified including 35 in cognitive domain, 12 skills and 8 attitude competencies. A list of essential competencies has been identified. These competencies should be addressed in training programs targeting oral health educators, which can consequently produce competent educators who can successfully promote and provide health care to all schoolchildren during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Braun LW, Martins MAT, Romanini J, Rados PV, Martins MD, Carrard VC. Continuing education activities improve dentists' self-efficacy to manage oral mucosal lesions and oral cancer. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2021; 25:28-34. [PMID: 32767592 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This cross-sectional study aims to evaluate whether Continuing Education Activities (CEA) influence dentists' behaviour in relation to oral lesions. The secondary aim is to assess the association between dentists' perception of learning adequacy and self-efficacy for oral mucosal lesion management. METHODS A self-administered online questionnaire was conducted on dentists working at the public health system of Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. The questionnaire included questions pertaining to perception of adequacy for oral diagnosis classes upon graduation, participation in oral cancer CEA and self-efficacy in managing oral mucosal lesions. RESULTS 221 dentists from 91 municipalities answered the questionnaire. Most participants were female (71.5%) with a mean age of 38.3 years. Perception of learning as adequate during undergraduate coursework was associated with self-efficacy to diagnose, biopsy, and treat oral mucosal lesions (P < .05, Chi-squared test). However, 83.3% of dentists considered the time devoted to these topics prior to graduation insufficient. The frequency of oral lesion detection was related to self-efficacy to treat oral lesions and detecting oral cancer (P < .05, Chi-squared test). Among dentists who detected oral lesions frequently, 88.9% had attended CEA, whereas 11.1% of them had never attended these activities. CONCLUSIONS CEA may improve awareness and efficacy of primary healthcare professional's detection of oral cancer.
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- Liliana W Braun
- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Department of Oral Medicine, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Dental Specialty /Stomatology Center, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Department of Oral Medicine, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Telessaude RS-UFRGS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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DALTABAN Ö, ÖZÇENTİK A, AKMAN-KARAKAŞ A, ÜSTÜN K, HATİPOĞLU M, UZUN S. Clinical Analysis of Desquamative Gingivitis Related Oral Mucocutaneous Diseases. CUMHURIYET DENTAL JOURNAL 2020. [DOI: 10.7126/cumudj.779519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Stoopler ET, Kuperstein AS, Berardi TR, Sollecito TP. Utilizing an Objective Simulated Clinical Examination (OSCE) for orofacial disorders. J Dent Educ 2020; 85:1022-1023. [PMID: 32786011 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.12383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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- Eric T Stoopler
- Department of Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Stoopler ET, Murdoch-Kinch CA. American Dental Association specialty recognition of oral medicine. J Am Dent Assoc 2020; 151:472-473. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2020.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Roxo-Gonçalves M, Trevizani Martins MA, Martins MD, Aita Schmitz CA, Dal Moro RG, D'Avila OP, Varvaki Rados DR, Umpierre RN, Gonçalves MR, Carrard VC. Perceived usability of a store and forward telehealth platform for diagnosis and management of oral mucosal lesions: A cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0233572. [PMID: 32502156 PMCID: PMC7274404 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0233572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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EstomatoNet was created in the south of Brazil to provides specialist support over a web-based platform to primary care dentists for diagnosis of oral lesions. To evaluate the usability of EstomatoNet and to identify user perceptions regarding their expectations and difficulties with the system; and to compare the perceptions of regular users of the service to those of first-time users. Sixteen dentists were selected for the study: 8 were frequent users of EstomatoNet and 8 were residents who had never used the Platform. To assess usability, participants were required to request telediagnosis support for a fictional case provided by the research team. During the process of uploading the information and sending the request, users were asked to “think out loud,” expressing their perceptions. The session was observed by an examiner with remote access to the user's screen (via Skype). After the simulation, users completed the System Usability Scale (SyUS), a validated tool with scores ranging from 0 to 100. The mean SyUS score assigned by frequent users was 84.7±6.6, vs. 82.2±9.3 for residents (satisfactory usability: score above 68). The difference between the groups was not statistically significant (Student t test, P = .55). The residents group took longer (347.1±101.1s) to complete the task than frequent users (252.8±80.3s); however, the difference between the groups was not statistically significant (Student t test, P = .06). In their subjective evaluation, users suggested the inclusion of a field to add further information on outcomes and resolution of the case and changes in the position of the “Send” button to improve workflow. The present results indicate satisfactory usability of EstomatoNet. The Platform seems to meet the needs of users regardless of how experienced they are; nevertheless, a few minor changes in some steps would improve the tool.
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- Michelle Roxo-Gonçalves
- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- TelessaudeRS-UFRGS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Department of Oral Medicine, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA/UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- TelessaudeRS-UFRGS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- TelessaudeRS-UFRGS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- TelessaudeRS-UFRGS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- TelessaudeRS-UFRGS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA/UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- TelessaudeRS-UFRGS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Department of Primary HealthCare, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA/UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- TelessaudeRS-UFRGS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Department of Primary HealthCare, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA/UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- TelessaudeRS-UFRGS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Department of Oral Medicine, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA/UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Roume M, Azogui-Levy S, Lescaille G, Descroix V, Rochefort J. Knowledge and practices of dentists in France regarding oral mucosal diseases: a national survey. JOURNAL OF ORAL MEDICINE AND ORAL SURGERY 2019. [DOI: 10.1051/mbcb/2018036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Introduction:One of the dental surgeon's roles is to identify, diagnose and supervise the treatment of oral pathologies (OP), and/or to refer patients to the appropriate specialists. Today, the delay in diagnosing patients with OP is very long and may impact their prognosis.Objective:We conducted a national survey of French practitioners to estimate their knowledge and practices regarding the management of these pathologies.Methods:About 15,000 dentists were contacted by email to complete a questionnaire designed to assess the diagnoses and management of OP.Results:Overall, for 560 answers (3.8%), DS did not declare any significant difficulties in diagnosing and managing any kind of pathologies. However, we were able to distinguish statistical differences among practitioners depending on the type of lesions and between the practitioners themselves. The associated factors were gender, graduation year, mode of practice and continuing education over the last 5 years. The majority of DS justified their diagnostic difficulties by the fact that they do not encounter patients with these types of pathology frequently enough, and by insufficient education.Conclusion:According to our study, it is necessary to reinforce the training and the continuing medical education of DS regarding OP, especially through the use of practical cases.
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Carrard VC, Roxo Gonçalves M, Rodriguez Strey J, Pilz C, Martins M, Martins MD, Schmitz CA, Dal Moro RG, D'Ávila OP, Rados D, Harzheim E, Gonçalves MR. Telediagnosis of oral lesions in primary care: The EstomatoNet Program. Oral Dis 2018; 24:1012-1019. [PMID: 29505701 DOI: 10.1111/odi.12851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2017] [Revised: 02/07/2018] [Accepted: 02/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The diagnosis of oral lesions is often challenging for primary healthcare providers, which explains the high number of referrals to specialist care. This favors increases in waiting lines and delays in diagnosis, contributing to high mortality rates from oral cancer. This study aimed to summarize the experience of the EstomatoNet, a telediagnosis program catering to primary care dentists and physicians from southern Brazil. STUDY DESIGN This exploratory study included all queries received by EstomatoNet from June 2015 to December 2016. Health providers (71 dentists and 18 physicians from primary care) submitted requests including clinical information and photographs of oral lesions by means of a cloud-based platform. Specialized oral medicine teleconsultants received the data, conveyed a diagnostic hypothesis, and conveyed management recommendations. RESULTS Actinic cheilitis (n = 41, 15.8%), squamous cell carcinoma (n = 22, 8.5%), and inflammatory hyperplasia (21, 8.1%) were the most frequent diagnoses. Teleconsultants recommended referral to specialists in 42.9% of the cases, total biopsy in 23.6%, and follow-up in 16.2%. After the EstomatoNet use, the intention to refer the patients to face-to-face consultation reduced from 96.9% to 35.1%. CONCLUSION Telediagnosis for oral lesions is feasible and has potential to improve the quality of primary health care by bridging the gap between primary and specialized health care.
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- V C Carrard
- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,Telehealth, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,Telehealth, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Telehealth, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Telehealth, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Telehealth, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Telehealth, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Telehealth, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Telehealth, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Telehealth, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Hassona Y, Cirillo N, Taimeh D, Al Khawaldeh H, Sawair F. Diagnostic patterns and delays in autoimmune blistering diseases of the mouth: A cross-sectional study. Oral Dis 2018; 24:802-808. [DOI: 10.1111/odi.12839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2017] [Revised: 01/14/2018] [Accepted: 01/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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- Y Hassona
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Periodontics; School of Dentistry; The University of Jordan; Amman Jordan
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- Melbourne Dental School; The University of Melbourne; Melbourne Vic. Australia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Periodontics; School of Dentistry; The University of Jordan; Amman Jordan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Periodontics; School of Dentistry; The University of Jordan; Amman Jordan
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Gonçalves MR, Martins MAT, Martins MD, Schmitz CAA, Dal Moro RG, D'Avila OP, Rados DRV, Umpierre RN, Gonçalves MR, Carrard VC. Usability of a store and forward telehealth platform for diagnosis and management of oral mucosal lesions: a cross-sectional study (Preprint). JMIR Hum Factors 2018. [DOI: 10.2196/10670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Noro LRA, Landim JR, Martins MCDA, Lima YCP. The challenge of the approach to oral cancer in primary health care. CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA 2018; 22:1579-1587. [PMID: 28538928 DOI: 10.1590/1413-81232017225.12402015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2015] [Accepted: 10/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to understand the performance of dentists in public health about mouth cancer. A cross-sectional study was performed whit 121 dentists from Fortaleza Health Department, interviewed through a semi-structured questionnaire. The study did not identify statistically significant difference regarding the ability to perform biopsy by gender, year of graduation, expertise or time of public service. Only 22 professionals (18.2%) reported being able to perform biopsies and 13 (10.7%) would do so at the Family Health Unit. The reference and counter-reference system, by including another stage in patient care, increase the possibility of absenteeism from patient to health service. Although clearly identify the relevance of oral cancer mortality in the population, the vast majority of dentists is not equipped to perform the biopsy as a routine activity. Whereas the vast majority of biopsies of the oral tissues is performed as an outpatient, low technological complexity to perform the procedure and the effectiveness of biopsy in the early diagnosis of oral cancer, it is essential to hold this procedure in primary care, what can effectively contribute to decreasing mortality from oral cancer.
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- Luiz Roberto Augusto Noro
- Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Av. Salgado Filho 1787, Lagoa Nova. 59056-000 Natal RN Brasil.
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Sobocinski V, Dridi SM, Bisson C, Jeanne S, Gaultier F, Prost-Squarcioni C, Bernard P, Pascal F, Lefevre B, Weber P, Abasq C, Agbo-Godeau S, Joly P, Ingen-Housz-Oro S, Duvert-Lehembre S. [Oral care recommendations for patients with oral autoimmune bullous diseases]. Ann Dermatol Venereol 2016; 144:182-190. [PMID: 28011091 DOI: 10.1016/j.annder.2016.09.680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2016] [Revised: 08/14/2016] [Accepted: 09/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Autoimmune bullous diseases (AIBD) may cause chronic oral lesions that progress insidiously. AIMS To provide recommendations for optimal oral-dental management of patients presenting AIBD with oral involvement. PATIENTS AND METHODS In the absence of scientific studies with high levels of proof, these recommendations have been drawn up at two meetings by a committee of experts on AIBD comprising 7 dermatologists, 1 stomatologist, 1 maxillofacial surgeon, 2 odontologists and 4 parodontologists. RESULTS The oral lesions associated with AIBD may be classified into three grades of severity: severe (generalised erosive gingivitis affecting at least 30% of dental sites), moderate (localised erosive gingivitis affecting less than 30% of dental sites) and controlled (no erosive oral lesions). Good oral-dental hygiene suited to the severity of the oral lesions, must be practised continually by these patients so as to avoid the formation of dental plaque, which aggravates symptoms. Dental and parodontal care must be considered in accordance with the severity grade of the oral lesions: in severe cases, the dental plaque must be eliminated manually with a curette, but several types of care (descaling, treatment for tooth decay, non-urgent extractions, etc.) must be suspended until the grade of severity is moderate or until the disease is stabilised.
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- V Sobocinski
- Clinique dermatologique, hôpital Charles-Nicolle, CHU de Rouen, 1, rue de Germont, 76031 Rouen cedex, France.
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- Service d'odontologie, hôpital Henri-Mondor, 51, avenue du maréchal-de-Lattre-de-Tassigny, 94010 Créteil, France
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- Service d'odontologie, CHRU de Nancy, 29, avenue de Lattre-de-Tassigny, 54000 Nancy, France
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- Service d'odontologie, CHRU de Rennes, 2, rue Henri-Le-Guilloux, 35000 Rennes, France
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- Service d'odontologie, hôpital Henri-Mondor, 51, avenue du maréchal-de-Lattre-de-Tassigny, 94010 Créteil, France
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- Service de dermatologie, hôpital Avicenne, 125, rue de Stalingrad, 93000 Bobigny, France
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- Service de dermatologie, hôpital Robert-Debré, rue du général-Koening, 51100 Reims, France
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- Service de dermatologie, hôpital Avicenne, 125, rue de Stalingrad, 93000 Bobigny, France
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- Service d'odontologie, hôpital Robert-Debré, rue du général-Koening, 51100 Reims, France
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- Service de dermatologie, hôpital Avicenne, 125, rue de Stalingrad, 93000 Bobigny, France
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- Service de dermatologie, hôpital Morvan, 2, avenue maréchal-Foch, 29200 Brest, France
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- Service de stomatologie et chirurgie maxillo-faciale, hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, 47-83 boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
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- Clinique dermatologique, hôpital Charles-Nicolle, CHU de Rouen, 1, rue de Germont, 76031 Rouen cedex, France
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- Service de dermatologie, hôpital Henri-Mondor, 51, avenue du maréchal-de-Lattre-de-Tassigny, 94010 Créteil, France
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- Service de dermatologie, hôpital de Dunkerque, 130, avenue Louis-Herbeaux, 59240 Dunkerque, France
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Roxo-Gonçalves M, Strey JR, Bavaresco CS, Martins MAT, Romanini J, Pilz C, Harzheim E, Umpierre R, Martins MD, Carrard VC. Teledentistry: A Tool to Promote Continuing Education Actions on Oral Medicine for Primary Healthcare Professionals. Telemed J E Health 2016; 23:327-333. [PMID: 27802117 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2016.0101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Difficulties in diagnosis of oral mucosal lesions are a significant cause of delayed oral cancer diagnosis, and this difficulty may be due to gaps in knowledge. This study evaluated the diagnostic skills of primary healthcare professionals regarding oral cancer and presented them with an e-learning course. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-seven primary healthcare professionals (32 dentists and 15 nondentists) enrolled in a 24-h course on oral medicine delivered through an e-learning platform. A test, based on 33 clinical images of oral lesions, was used to evaluate the diagnostic skills of participants. The participants were requested to classify each lesion as benign, potentially malignant, or malignant as well as to inform their clinical impression. Three specialists also took the test as the gold standard. RESULTS Twenty-seven participants completed the test. Nondentists and dentists showed a comparable sensitivity of 68.8 ± 11.1 and 63.7 ± 15.8, respectively. Specialists performed somewhat better; however, the difference was not statistically significant (81.0% ± 4.1%, p = 0.16). Dentists and specialists (70.0% ± 16.6% and 95.5% ± 3.1%, respectively) showed higher specificity than nondentists (39.3 ± 20.6, p < 0.01). Nondentists had a higher number of unanswered questions (p < 0.01) for classification and clinical impression (50.0% ±45.1% and 72.0% ± 25.0%, respectively) than dentists (5.7% ±11.9% and 19.8% ± 20%, respectively). Both dentists and nondentists had low attendance in the course (44.57% ± 37.38% and 26.53% ± 26.53%, respectively, p = 0.26). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to assess the diagnostic skills of public health workers belonging to different professional categories. CONCLUSION Both dentists and nondentists have a fairly good capacity for discriminating the nature of oral lesions. Early squamous cell carcinoma is the most challenging situation and remains an issue to be addressed.
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- Michelle Roxo-Gonçalves
- 1 Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre, Brazil .,2 TelessaúdeRS-Graduate Program in Epidemiology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- 1 Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- 3 Graduate Program in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA) , Canoas, Brazil
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- 1 Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- 4 Centro de Especialidades Odontológicas/Estomatologia , Prefeitura Municipal de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- 2 TelessaúdeRS-Graduate Program in Epidemiology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- 2 TelessaúdeRS-Graduate Program in Epidemiology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- 2 TelessaúdeRS-Graduate Program in Epidemiology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- 1 Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- 1 Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre, Brazil .,2 TelessaúdeRS-Graduate Program in Epidemiology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Varela-Centelles P, López-Cedrún JL, Fernández-Sanromán J, Seoane-Romero JM, Santos de Melo N, Álvarez-Nóvoa P, Gómez I, Seoane J. Key points and time intervals for early diagnosis in symptomatic oral cancer: a systematic review. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2016; 46:1-10. [PMID: 27751768 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2016.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2016] [Revised: 09/11/2016] [Accepted: 09/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The aim of this study was to identify key points and time intervals in the patient pathway to the diagnosis of oral cancer, from the detection of a bodily change to the start of treatment. A systematic search of three databases was performed by two researchers independently. Articles reporting original data on patients with symptomatic primary oral or oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma that was pathologically confirmed were included. These articles had to include an outcome variable of 'diagnostic delay', 'time interval', or 'waiting time to diagnosis', or report time intervals from first symptom to treatment. Furthermore, the outcome variable had to have a clearly defined start point and end point, with the time measurement presented as a continuous or categorical variable. A total of 1175 reports were identified; 28 articles on oral cancer studies and 13 on oral and oropharyngeal cancer studies were finally included. These papers showed poor quality in terms of questionnaire validation, acknowledgement of biases influencing time-point measurements, and strategies for verification of patient self-reported data. They also showed great heterogeneity. The review findings allowed the definition of key points and time intervals within the Aarhus framework that may better suit the features of the diagnostic process of this neoplasm, particularly when assessing the impact of waiting time to diagnosis.
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- P Varela-Centelles
- Galician Health Service, EOXI Lugo, Cervo e Monforte, Lugo, Spain; Stomatology Department, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña), Spain
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- Service of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain
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- Service of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Povisa Hospital, Vigo (Pontevedra), Spain
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- Stomatology Department, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña), Spain
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- Departamento de Odontologia, Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade de Brasília, Campus Universitário, Asa Norte, Brasília DF, Brazil
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- Stomatology Department, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña), Spain
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- Stomatology Department, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña), Spain
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- Stomatology Department, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña), Spain.
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Monteiro LS, Albuquerque R, Paiva A, de la Peña-Moral J, Amaral JB, Lopes CA. A comparative analysis of oral and maxillofacial pathology over a 16-year period, in the north of Portugal. Int Dent J 2016; 67:38-45. [PMID: 27681453 DOI: 10.1111/idj.12258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To determine the frequency and spectrum of oral and maxillofacial lesions biopsied in a hospital population in the northern region of Portugal. METHODS We conducted descriptive analyses of pathology reports from biopsies of oral and maxillofacial lesions performed between 1990 and 2006, in Oporto Hospital Center. Information on gender and age of patient, location of the lesions and the histopathological diagnosis were analysed. RESULTS The analyses revealed that 1,520 (47.7%) patients were male and 1,666 (52.3%) were female. They had a mean age ± standard deviation of 47.8 ± 18.6 years. The site most frequently biopsied was the labial mucosa (17.5%). A non-neoplastic diagnosis was established in 2,162 (63.3%) cases, potentially malignant disorders in 163 (5.1%) and neoplasms in 886 (27.6%) (403 benign and 483 malignant). The most commonly reported diagnosis was fibroepithelial polyp (n = 186; 15.9%), followed by squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) (n = 158; 13.6%). SCC was the lesion most commonly found in male patients (n = 279; 18.4%) whilst fibroepithelial polyp was the lesion most commonly found in female patients (n = 268; 16.1%). The most common lesion in patients 0-17 years of age was a follicular cyst (n = 25; 12.8%), whereas in patients 18-64 years of age it was a fibroepithelial polyp (n = 299; 13%). SCC was the most common type of lesion found in patients ≥ 65 years of age (n = 160; 24.6%). CONCLUSION This large sample provides useful information about the incidence and distribution of oral biopsies over a period of 16 years, allowing valuable comparison with other countries. Non-neoplastic lesions were the types of lesion most commonly reported, with fibroepithelial polyp being most frequent. SCC was the second most common diagnosis.
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- Luís S Monteiro
- Medicine and Oral Surgery Department, Instituto Universitário de Ciências da Saúde, CESPU, Paredes, Gandra, Portugal
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- Oral Medicine Department, Birmingham Dental Hospital/School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Pathology Department, Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester, Crumpsall, UK
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- Medicine and Oral Surgery Department, Instituto Universitário de Ciências da Saúde, CESPU, Paredes, Gandra, Portugal.,Stomatology Department, Hospital de Santo António, Centro Hospitalar do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Molecular Pathology and Immunology Department, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Pentenero M, Marino R, Tempia Valenta G, Navone R, Gandolfo S. Microbiopsy a novel sampling technique to early detect dysplastic/malignant alterations in oral mucosal lesions: practicability by general dentists. J Oral Pathol Med 2014; 43:435-40. [DOI: 10.1111/jop.12161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Monica Pentenero
- Department of Oncology; Oral Medicine and Oral Oncology Unit; University of Turin; Turin Italy
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- Department of Oncology; Oral Medicine and Oral Oncology Unit; University of Turin; Turin Italy
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- Department of Oncology; Oral Medicine and Oral Oncology Unit; University of Turin; Turin Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology of Pathology Unit; University of Turin; Turin Italy
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- Department of Oncology; Oral Medicine and Oral Oncology Unit; University of Turin; Turin Italy
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Seoane J, Varela-Centelles P, Esparza-Gómez G, Cerero-Lapiedra R, Seoane-Romero JM, Diz P. Simulation for training in oral cancer biopsy: a surgical model and feedback from GDPs. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2013; 18:e246-50. [PMID: 23385492 PMCID: PMC3613876 DOI: 10.4317/medoral.17998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2011] [Accepted: 06/07/2012] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Objectives: To describe a new bench model for oral precancer/cancer biopsy training and to assess its effectiveness in terms of trainees’ perception.
Study design: Cross-sectional, descriptive, performed on 424 general dental practitioners (GDP) who undertook biopsies on a pig tongue. The participants were assessed by direct observation for 2.5 hours using specific check-lists and by means of a self-applied questionnaire.
Results: The workshop was perceived as “very interesting” even by those with previous surgical experience (Xi - Xj = 0.07; 95%CI= -0.20-0.09). Most GDPs considered themselves able to undertake oral biopsies on real patients after the workshop. Those who had previously received theoretical continuous education courses on oral biopsy scored higher values within the group (Xi - Xj = 0.20; 95%CI= 0.04-0.37).
Conclusions: There is a need for including clinical abilities workshops when instructing on oral biopsy techniques. More studies are needed to validate the procedure and to address cognitive and communication skills.
Key words:Models, animal, education, dental, continuing, biopsy, oral cancer, oral surgical procedures.
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- Juan Seoane
- Oral Surgery, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Seoane J, Varela-Centelles P, Tomás I, Seoane-Romero J, Diz P, Takkouche B. Continuing Education in Oral Cancer Prevention for Dentists in Spain. J Dent Educ 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/j.0022-0337.2012.76.9.tb05379.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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- Juan Seoane
- Stomatology Department; School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña), Spain and Head of Continuing Education, Spanish General Dental Council; Madrid
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- Stomatology Department; School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña); Spain
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- Stomatology Department; School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña); Spain
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- University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña); Spain
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- Stomatology Department; School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña); Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine; University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña); Spain
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Torres-Pereira CC, Angelim-Dias A, Melo NS, Lemos CA, Oliveira EMFD. [Strategies for management of oral cancer in primary and secondary healthcare services]. CAD SAUDE PUBLICA 2012; 28 Suppl:s30-9. [PMID: 22714965 DOI: 10.1590/s0102-311x2012001300005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2010] [Accepted: 10/03/2011] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Progress in cancer management by health systems involves improvements in surveillance, organization of healthcare services, specific programs focused on primary and secondary prevention, and scientific and technical advances in diagnosis and treatment. Despite well-known progress in the management of malignant neoplasms in all the above areas, oral cancer displays persistently high morbidity and mortality rates, apparently failing to reflect the accumulated scientific knowledge on the disease. The current article discusses the reasons for this mismatch, the need for redefining priorities in oral cancer management, and the implementation of such priorities as a public health policy.
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Suliman NM, Astrøm AN, Ali RW, Salman H, Johannessen AC. Oral mucosal lesions in skin diseased patients attending a dermatologic clinic: a cross-sectional study in Sudan. BMC Oral Health 2011; 11:24. [PMID: 21929814 PMCID: PMC3187735 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6831-11-24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2010] [Accepted: 09/19/2011] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background So far there have been no studies focusing on the prevalence of a wide spectrum of oral mucosal lesions (OML) in patients with dermatologic diseases. This is noteworthy as skin lesions are strongly associated with oral lesions and could easily be neglected by dentists. This study aimed to estimate the frequency and socio-behavioural correlates of OML in skin diseased patients attending outpatient's facility of Khartoum Teaching Hospital - Dermatology Clinic, Sudan. Methods A cross-sectional hospital-based study was conducted in Khartoum from October 2008 to January 2009. A total of 588 patients (mean age 37.2 ± 16 years, 50.3% females) completed an oral examination and a personal interview of which 544 patients (mean age 37.1 ± 15.9 years, 50% females) with confirmed skin disease diagnosis were included for further analyses. OML were recorded using the World Health Organization criteria (WHO). Biopsy and smear were used as adjuvant techniques for confirmation. Data were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (Version 15.0.1). Cross tabulation and Chi-square with Fisher's exact test were used. Results A total of 438 OML were registered in 315 (57.9%, males: 54.6% versus females: 45.6%, p < 0.05) skin diseased patients. Thus, a certain number of patients had more than one type of OML. Tongue lesions were the most frequently diagnosed OML (23.3%), followed in descending order by white lesions (19.1%), red and blue lesions (11%) and vesiculobullous diseases (6%). OML in various skin diseases were; vesiculobullous reaction pattern (72.2%), lichenoid reaction pattern (60.5%), infectious lesions (56.5%), psoriasiform reaction pattern (56.7%), and spongiotic reaction pattern (46.8%). Presence of OML in skin diseased patients was most frequent in older age groups (62.4% older versus 52.7% younger, p < 0.05), in males (63.2% males versus 52.6% females, p < 0.05), patients with a systemic disease (65.2% with systemic versus 51.9% without systemic disease, p < 0.05) and among current users of smokeless tobacco (toombak) (77% current use versus 54.8% no use, p < 0.00). Conclusions OML were frequently diagnosed in skin diseased patients and varied systematically with age, gender, systemic condition and use of toombak. The high prevalence of OML emphasizes the importance of routine examination of oral mucosa in a dermatology clinic.
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- Nada M Suliman
- Section for pathology, The Gade Institute, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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