title: Evaluation of different diagnostic criteria of diseases manifesting the oral cavity - A review. Part-1.
abstract: There are many disorders affecting the oral cavity, which can cause difficulty in diagnosis for an oral physician. A criterion is defined as 'a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided'. Several criteria have been given by different authors or committee, which further aids in diagnosis of certain disease. This article encompasses a collection and analysis of all the criteria of diseases affecting the oral cavity, which will be beneficial for an oral physician in their routine clinics.
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, India.
authors.forename: Peeyush
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Shivhare
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, India.
authors.forename: Ashish
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Carrier Dental College, Lucknow, India.
authors.forename: Monu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yadav
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Swami Devi Dyal Hospital and Dental College, Barwala, India.
authors.forename: Arvinda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Konidena
authors.affiliation: Professor, Head of the Department, Rungta College of Dental Sciences and Research, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India.
authors.forename: Lata
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Shankarnarayan
keywords: Behcet's syndrome; Criteria; Lichen planus; Sjögren's syndrome