Desquamative gingivitis: A suspected herpes zoster manifestation?
A case report describes a young woman with suspected herpes zoster presenting with desquamative gingivitis, highlighting how this viral infection may be overlooked when patients have concurrent conditions like drug allergies that cause similar oral and skin lesions.
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Vaping and Oral Health & Behaviour Change for Young People Who Vape
Two hours of evidence-graded CPD — what vaping does to the mouth, and how to have the conversation that actually lands.
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