The causes of fever blisters and the connection between oral skin health and the rest of the body are two of the topics a University of Maryland professor will include in his report to the American Dental Association meeting in Chicago October 14. The causes of fever blisters and the connection between oral skin health and the rest of the body are two of the topics Michael A. Siegel DDS, MS, will include in his report to the American Dental Association Saturday, October 14, at its annual meeting in Chicago. The University of Maryland Dental School associate professor has been selected to be one of the ADA's guest speakers.
Chances are that the rash in their mouth is exactly the same rash that they have on their skin.
I can refer them to a dermatologist and in consultation with the specialist, we can come up with a diagnosis and treatment to help the patient. The mouth is connected to the rest of the body. These drugs are known to cause stomach ulcers and they can also cause oral ulcers. The dentist has to consider what else is happening that might affect the person's mouth. There are many systemic causes for oral conditions.