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A thorough mouth assessment, including inspection and palpation of the lips, gums, tongue, tonsils, uvula, and pharynx, is crucial in detecting potential health issues. Diseases ranging from oral cancer to systemic conditions like diabetes could be identified early through careful oral examination. This article provides a detailed guide on conducting a comprehensive mouth assessment.
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André V Ritter¹, William D Browning, Edward J Swift

¹Department of Operative Dentistry, University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.

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Summary

This study details a new protocol for partial caries excavation, a dental procedure for removing decay. This approach was recently implemented in dental student clinics.

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Dentistry
Dental Public Health

Background:

Partial caries excavation is a conservative approach to managing dental caries.
Implementing new clinical protocols requires careful planning and evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a protocol for partial caries excavation.
To report on the implementation of this protocol in a dental school setting.

Main Methods:

The protocol for partial caries excavation was developed and implemented.
The implementation occurred within the student clinics at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Dentistry.

Main Results:

The protocol was successfully integrated into the clinical curriculum.
Student clinics at UNC School of Dentistry adopted the partial caries excavation procedure.

Conclusions:

The described protocol provides a framework for partial caries excavation.
Implementation in a dental school setting demonstrates the feasibility of this approach for training future dentists.