FOURTH WORLD WORKSHOP ON ORAL MEDICINE
The ‘Fourth World Workshop on Oral Medicine’ held in Puerto Rico in 2006 was co-organised by Professor David Wray (former President of the Society). Several Society members contributed to an evidenced-based review of current understanding of 10 topics:
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Use of prophylactic antifungals in the immunocompromisd host;
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Management of recurrent oral herpes simplex infections;
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Management of oral epithelial dysplasia: a review;
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Oral lichen planus and oral lichenoid reactions: diagnostic & therapeutic considerations;
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Management of neuropathic orofacial pain;
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Management of burning mouth syndrome: systematic review and management recommendations;
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Management of dent patients taking common hemostasis-
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Management of oral lesions in HIV-
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Salivary dysfunction associated with systemic diseases: systematic review and clinical management;
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Management of salivary hypofunction during and after radiotherapy.
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The key points emerging from the workshop were published in a special supplement to the March 2007 edition of ‘Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endontology’.
Further information about the evidence-base for Oral Medicine practice can be found at:
Further information about the evidence-
