The risks of oral-genital contact: a case report.
Our practice of dentistry allows us the opportunity to educate our patients about the many health risks that can affect the oral cavity. Certain behaviors have the potential for serious risk to dentists and staff as well as patients and their partners. This case report details the diagnosis, treatment, and discussion of oral gonococcal infection and the need for heightened awareness among the dental population.
Department Head, Oral Diagnosis, Fisher Branch Dental Clinic, Great Lakes Naval Dental Center, Great Lakes, Illinois, USA.
Larry N
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Williams
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D005892:Gingivitis, Necrotizing Ulcerative / Q000175:diagnosis; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012725:Sexual Behavior