| 1. | List at least 8 causes of chronic nonspecific mucosal lesions. |
| 2. | Outline certain recognized etiologic agents and correlate them with subtle lesional patterns in the diagnosis of chronic nonspecific mucosal lesions. |
| 3. | Enumerate eight reasons as to why a causative agent cannot be attributed to a particular lesion. |
| 4. | List drugs commonly associated with lichenoid reactions. |
| 5. | Explain why it?s difficult to establish a relationship between drugs and lichenoid drug eruption. |
| 6. | List various dental materials known to cause oral allergic lesions. |
| 7. | Describe the differential diagnosis process for chronic lichenoid or leukoplakic oral mucosal lesions by considering the following factors: - medications associated with lichenoid reactions - dental materials |
| 8. | Describe and distinguish between the two approaches to the classification of oral mucosal lesions: one based on the etiopathogenesis of the lesion and the other on the clinical appearance. |
| 9. | Explain the mnemonic system recommended for the diagnosis of oral mucosal lesions based on the etiopathogenesis of the lesions. |
| 10. | As part of the clinical classification, identify oral mucosal lesions as white lesions, red lesions, pigmentation, ulceration, vesiculobullous lesions and swellings. |
| 11. | Describe the etiology and appearance of the four most common forms of candidosis, namely - pseudomembranous - erythematous - hyperplastic - angular cheilosis |
| 12. | List systemic and local factors that predispose a patient to develop candidosis. |
| 13. | List at least 4 topical medications used to treat candidosis, provide instructions for their use, and describe their relative advantages and disadvantages. |
| 14. | List various factors that cause recurrent aphthous ulcers. |
| 15. | Describe the clinical appearance and diagnosis of recurrent aphthous ulcers. |
| 16. | List topical medications used to treat recurrent aphthous ulcers. |
| 17. | Provide instructions to the patient on the proper use of topical steroids for the treatment of minor recurrent aphthous ulcers. |
| 18. | Describe herpes simplex virus infection and its clinical manifestations. |
| 19. | Describe the symptoms and diagnosis of recurrent herpetic infection and list 3 medications used to treat it with patient instructions. |
| 20. | List over-the-counter products for oral ulcerations in the following categories: - covering agents - local anesthetics - oxygenating agents - cauteries and antiseptics |
| 1 | The diagnosis and Management of Chronic Nonspecific Mucosal Lesions | ||
| Clinical Presentation | |||
| Etiology | |||
| Lichenoid Drug Eruption | |||
| Contact Lichenoid Reaction to Dental Materials | |||
| Common Sensitizers in Dental Materials | |||
| The Role of Galvanism | |||
| Patient/Lesion Assessment | |||
| Contact reactions to Foods and Oral health Care Products | |||
| A typical Lichen Planus | |||
| Candidiasis | |||
| Other Conditions in the Differential Diagnosis | |||
| Patient Management | |||
| Author | |||
| Bibliography | |||
| 2 | Two Approcahes to the Diagnosis of Lesions of the Oral Mucosa | ||
| Etiopathogenic Classification | |||
| Procurement of Data | |||
| Clinical Classification | |||
| Authors | |||
| References | |||
| 3 | Strategies for Management of Commonly Encountered Oral Mucosal Disorders | ||
| Oral Candidosis | |||
| Recurrent Apthous Ulcers | |||
| Herpes Simplex Virus Infection | |||
| Recurrent Herpetic Infections | |||
| Lichen Planus | |||
| Discussion | |||
| Author | |||
| References | |||
| 4 | Over the Counter Products for Oral Ulcerations | ||
| OTC Products | |||
| Summary | |||
| Authors | |||
| References | |||
| Post Test | |||