The sudden appearance of a mouth lesion can raise concern, often leading to questions about its cause. While many may dismiss these small sores as harmless, recurring or persistent lesions may be an ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A previously healthy 3-year-old female was admitted to the hospital with dehydration caused by poor oral intake ...

Mouth cancer, a serious global health issue, often goes undetected until advanced stages. Key risk factors include tobacco, alcohol, and HPV. Early si ...

Being able to accurately describe oral mucosal lesions -- even when they're not seen often in daily practice -- can help dental practitioners better diagnose and manage them, and provide more ...

Mouth cancer can appear on the lips or anywhere in the mouth, including the tissues inside the cheeks, the tongue, and the gums. Mouth cancer may look like red, gray, or white patches of skin, thick ...

UCR Health pediatrician explains symptoms, transmission, and what parents should watch for as outbreaks spread ...

What's the best way to determine the type of oral mucosal lesion a patient may have? Can symptoms such as xerostomia and differences in saliva help distinguish oral lichen planus, oral lichenoid ...

A dentist in Mexico observed that one of his patients had a strange sore on the roof of his mouth. Although the patient could not explain how the sore came to form, further investigation of his ...

Detection, evaluation, and management of oral lesions are critical responsibilities for oral healthcare providers. Although most oral lesions are benign, they can represent chronic mucosal disorders ...

Whether it’s discomfort while chewing, a sore tongue, or a burning sensation, many of us have experienced some sort of pain in our mouths. But what could be causing it? Mouth pain has many possible ...