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Incidence and management of oral conditions in general practice.

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: Despite a high community prevalence, little is known about the occurrence of oral conditions in general practice. In an observational study, 354 new cases of oral complaints were recorded in 35 participating practices during a period of six months (cumulative incidence = 6.7 per 1000 per year). The incidence was highest in children under five years of age (21% of all cases). The conditions diagnosed most frequently were aphthous ulceration, oral candidiasis, and herpes simplex infection. Most oral conditions were minor ailments, and could be dealt with by the general practitioner alone.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: S Deconinck, A J P Boeke, I van der Waal, Daniëlle A van der Windt

Institution: Amsterdam Public Health

Language: English

Topic: Oral Health Pathology and Treatment

Subfield: General Dentistry

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2112496896

FWCI: 1.331

Cites: 6

Cited by: 6

Related to: 10