Dermatology

Question 1

Why is skin disease relevant to dentists?

Answer 1

Skin disease distresses patients
You may notice oral/lip conditions that need referral
Skin cancer is very common, early pick up improves outcomes
Recognition of skin disease by the dentist can improve quality of life and save lives

Question 2

What are some common oral conditions?

Answer 2

Stomatitis
Burning mouth syndrome
Dental sinus

Question 3

What is stomatitis?

Answer 3

Inflammation of the oral mucosa

Question 4

What are the signs and symptoms of stomatitis?

Answer 4

Pain 
Stinging 
Soreness
Red patches 
Mouth ulcers
Blisters
Peeling 
Swelling

Question 5

What are the causes of stomatitis?

Answer 5

Infections 
Inflammatory 
Systemic 
Irritation/contact 
Malnutrition 
Oral cancer

Question 6

What are the symptoms of burning mouth syndrome?

Answer 6

Oral pain
Abnormal taste
Dry mouth feeling
Normal clinical examination

Question 7

What is dental sinus?

Answer 7

When a channel develops from a chronic dental abscess
Treatment- extraction of affected tooth and antibiotics
Healing in 1-2 weeks with scarring

Question 8

What are the effects of sun exposure?

Answer 8

Wrinkles and fragile skin- water content of the skin reduced, skin thins and flattens, reduced collagen and abnormal elastin 
Altered pigmentation 
Pre-malignancy and skin cancer 
Non-melanoma 
Basal cell carcinoma 
Squamous cell carcinoma 
Malignant melanoma

Question 9

What are the risk factors of developing skin cancer?

Answer 9

Age 
Fair skin type 
Subbed episodes 
UV exposure- occupation, hobbies
Immunosuppression

Question 10

How can skin cancer be prevented?

Answer 10

Avoid sunburn and frequent exposure 
Long sleeved clothing 
Hats 
Suncream 
Vitamin D replacement