PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Edwards, Paul C.
AU  - Kanjirath, Preetha
TI  - Recognition and Management of Common Acute Conditions of the Oral Cavity Resulting From Tooth Decay, Periodontal Disease, and Trauma: An Update for the Family Physician
AID  - 10.3122/jabfm.2010.03.090023
DP  - 2010 May 01
TA  - The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine
PG  - 285--294
VI  - 23
IP  - 3
4099  - http://www.jabfm.org/content/23/3/285.short
4100  - http://www.jabfm.org/content/23/3/285.full
SO  - J Am Board Fam Med2010 May 01; 23
AB  - This article presents an overview of common and/or significant diseases of the oral cavity that the family physician is likely to encounter, with an emphasis on pathogenesis, recognition, complications, and management. Topics reviewed include the sequelae of dental caries, periodontal disease, and trauma. Prevention and early intervention strategies are emphasized. Recent updates and practical issues for the family physician are highlighted.