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Patients with mouth diseases can be seen by a variety of doctors, but oral and maxillofacial pathology is the only specialty of dentistry or medicine that concentrates specifically on the diagnosis (both clinically and microscopically) and non-surgical treatment of conditions that affect the mouth. Tooth problems are usually seen by the general dentist, while periodontal (gum) diseases are usually treated by a s (More)

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The Body

Illustration of the Mouth - Image Dental Health: Anatomy/Physiology Mouth Disorders: Nutrition (More)

Symptoms and Tests

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Treatment

Mouth Disorders: Treatment

Staying Healthy

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