[Salivary glands diseases and injuries - classification]

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Stomatology
• Medical Classification Systems

Background:

• The International Classification of Diseases to Dentistry and Stomatology (ICD-DA) is a key system for classifying oral and dental diseases.
• Accurate classification is crucial for clinical practice, research, and public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To critically analyze the ICD-DA's section on salivary gland diseases and injuries.
• To identify inaccuracies and limitations of the ICD-DA for clinical application in salivary gland pathology.
• To introduce a native Russian classification for salivary gland diseases and injuries.

Main Methods:

• Thorough analysis of the ICD-DA, specifically its components related to salivary glands.
• Comparative review of existing classification systems for salivary gland diseases.
• Presentation of a proposed native classification.

Main Results:

• The ICD-DA contains significant inaccuracies and mistakes concerning salivary gland diseases and injuries.
• The ICD-DA demonstrates insufficient adaptation for practical clinical use in this domain.
• The current ICD-DA is not utilized in the Russian Federation due to these identified shortcomings.

Conclusions:

• The ICD-DA requires substantial revision to accurately and effectively classify salivary gland diseases and injuries.
• A native classification, such as the one proposed by Romacheva and Afanasiev, is better suited for clinical practice in the Russian Federation.
• Development and adoption of clinically relevant and accurate disease classifications are essential for advancing dental and stomatological care.