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 ...

Leukoplakia and erythroplakia, or the combined erythroleukoplakia, are types of lesions that appear in the mouth or throat. They may be white or red, and they can be flat or raised. Most don't cause ...

SAN FRANCISCO - While commercially available optical tools can help clinicians identify premalignant lesions in the oral cavity, the prevalence of confounding lesions increases the rate of false ...

A canker sore—a painful white ulcer inside the mouth—might be brought on by stress. Or the wrong toothpaste. Or certain foods: tomatoes, peanuts, cinnamon. Or an iron deficiency. Or an allergy. Or a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Over 40 schools in the Prince George's County Schools system have reported cases of hand, foot and mouth disease as of Oct.

New research finds oral lesions, including ulcers, redness, and spots in the mouth, are linked to several risk factors in people with lupus. While many of the risk factors identified are not ...

The school district are asking parents to be on the lookout for symptoms and take steps to control the spread. Here's what to ...

Prince George's County Public Schools warned parents about the viral illness spreading in their classrooms, known as hand, ...