1. PowerPoint® Presentation for Specialty Chairside Assisting with Labs
Module:
Oral Pathology
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2. Module: Oral Pathology
Part A: Cause and Effect of Oral Diseases
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3. Module: Oral Pathology
Learning Objectives
1. Define the Key Terms.
2. Define oral pathology and etiology.
3. List the signs of inflammation.
4. Describe oral lesions caused by biological, physical, and chemical agents.
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4. Module: Oral Pathology
Learning Objectives
5. Distinguish oral conditions related to
hormonal, developmental, and nutritional
disturbances.
6. Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to
assist during a surgical biopsy procedure.
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Part A: Key Terms
Abscess
Actinomycosis
Angular cheilitis
Ankylosis
Anodontia
Aphthous ulcers
Biopsy
Blister
Bulla
Candida albicans
Canker sores
Cleft lip
Cleft palate
Cyst
Dysplasic cells
Ecchymosis
Etiology
Fissured tongue
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Key Terms
Fordyce’s spots
Granuloma
Hematoma
Herpes labialis
Herpes zoster
Herpetic gingivostomatitis
Herpetic whitlow
Histamine
HIV
Hyperkeratinized
Hyperplasia
Innocuous
Kaposi’s sarcoma
Lesions
Macule
Neonatal teeth
Neoplasm
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7. Part B: Cause and Effect of Oral Diseases
Classifications of lesions:
Above the surface
Below the surface
Even or flat with the surface
Flat or above the surface
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8. Diseases Caused by Biological Agents
Actinomycosis
Syphillis
Herpes simplex
Herpes zoster
Aphthous ulcers
Thrush
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9. Diseases Caused by Physical Agents
Denture irritation leading to hyperplasia
Amalgam tattoo
Radiation injury
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10. Diseases Caused by Chemical Agents
Aspirin burn
Nicotine stomatitis
Snuff lesion
Hairy tongue
Gingival hyperplasia
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11. Oral Conditions Caused by Hormonal Disturbances
Puberty gingival enlargement
Pyogenic granuloma
Pregnancy gingivitis
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12. Oral Cavity Conditions Caused by Developmental Disturbances
Clefting in the oral cavity
Disturbances in tooth development
Oral tori
Exostoses
Fordyce’s spots
Fissured tonge
Bifid tongue
Ankyloglossia
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13. Oral Conditions Due to Nutritional Deficiencies
Angular
cheilitis
Glossitis
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Neoplasms
Leukoplakia
Lichen planus
Erythroplakia
Squamous cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma
Papilloma
Fibroma
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15. Oral Cancer Warning Signs
Sore in the oral cavity that does not heal within one month
Lumps and swelling in the oral cavity, on the lips, or on the
neck
White lesions or rough lesions in the mouth or on the lips
Dryness in the mouth over a period of time for no apparent
reason
Numbness in or around the oral cavity
Soreness or burning sensation in or around the oral cavity
Difficulty speaking, chewing, or swallowing
Repeated bleeding in a specific area of the mouth for no
apparent reason
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16. Lesions Caused by AIDS and HIV
Hairy
leukoplakia
Candida
albicans
Kaposi’s
sarcoma
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Other Oral Disorders
ANUG
Mucocele
Varix
Geographic tongue
Conditions caused by:
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia
Bell’s palsy
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Assessment Questions
Why should the cotton roll be moistened before being removed from the patient’s mouth?
A dry cotton roll may tear the oral mucosa.
What is the most common treatment for oral conditions caused by hormonal disturbances?
Good oral hygiene
Name the common lesions for AIDS and HIV patients.
Hairy leukoplakia, candida albicans, and Kaposi’s sarcoma
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Summary of Module
Key Terms
Classifications of lesions
Diseases caused by biological, physical, and chemical agents
Oral conditions caused by hormonal and developmental disturbances
Oral conditions caused by nutritional deficiencies
Oral cancer
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