Oral Examinations
Oral Examination is the first step for diagnosis and case planning
The oral examination is an area of physical diagnosis that, for a variety of reasons, traditionally receives minimal emphasis in the professional curriculum.
Nevertheless, much information can be gained through a systematic evaluation of the oral hard and soft tissues.
While the primary objective is to distinguish between health & disease a comprehensive oral examination in conjunction with a through medical and dental history can also provide valuable insight into the overall heath and well being of the patient.