Beyond dentistry, pathological expertise can be necessary to treat certain oral and maxillofacial conditions. During this episode, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist Dr. Paras Patel joins us to discuss how to diagnose and treat Lichenoid Mucositis. Kicking off our conversation, Dr. Patel defines the diagnosis, before exploring common causes. Next, he unpacks why communicating with a pathologist is key as a dental practitioner and explains why he recommends a two-week washout process. We discuss diagnosis preferences and dive into immediate and ongoing treatment strategies, the role of dermatology, and more. The conversation also touches on anti-inflammatory diets, drug-induced reactions and waiting periods, and much more. Tune in today to hear insights from an expert in dental pathology.
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Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Paras Patel — https://www.linkedin.com/in/paras-patel-6023a7a1/
Dr. Paras Patel Email — oraldiagnosticsdfw@gmail.com
Dr. Paras Patel Phone Number — 806-535-5859
ProPath — https://www.propath.com/
Sonic Healthcare — https://www.sonichealthcare.com/
Tom’s of Maine Children’s Silly Strawberry — https://www.tomsofmaine.com/products/oral-care/childrens-toothpaste/silly-strawberry
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059
Beyond dentistry, pathological expertise can be necessary to treat certain oral and maxillofacial conditions. During this episode, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist Dr. Paras Patel joins us to discuss how to diagnose and treat Lichenoid Mucositis. Kicking off our conversation, Dr. Patel defines the diagnosis, before exploring common causes. Next, he unpacks why communicating with a pathologist is key as a dental practitioner and explains why he recommends a two-week washout process. We discuss diagnosis preferences and dive into immediate and ongoing treatment strategies, the role of dermatology, and more. The conversation also touches on anti-inflammatory diets, drug-induced reactions and waiting periods, and much more. Tune in today to hear insights from an expert in dental pathology.
Key Points From This Episode:
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Dr. Paras Patel — https://www.linkedin.com/in/paras-patel-6023a7a1/
Dr. Paras Patel Email — oraldiagnosticsdfw@gmail.com
Dr. Paras Patel Phone Number — 806-535-5859
ProPath — https://www.propath.com/
Sonic Healthcare — https://www.sonichealthcare.com/
Tom’s of Maine Children’s Silly Strawberry — https://www.tomsofmaine.com/products/oral-care/childrens-toothpaste/silly-strawberry
Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/
Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/
Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com
Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059