David P. Little

Oct 19, 2023 | dentistrytoday.com | James Castle |Gail Cherry-Peppers |Crystal McIntosh |David P. Little

INTRODUCTIONTraumatic ulcerative granuloma with stromal eosinophilia (TUGSE) is a relatively rare, benign granulomatous ulcerative oral mucosal lesion. TUGSE occurs more commonly among women compared to men. The prototypical appearance is that of a slow-healing ulcer with an elevated border, which is a similar clinical appearance to oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Therefore, a biopsy procedure is necessary to rule out (or rule in) OSCC.

Oct 19, 2023 | dentistrytoday.com | David P. Little

Clinical oversight is critical to the success and safety of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Proper oversight goes beyond monitoring the progress of the prescribed movements. It requires visually confirming the continued health of the hard and soft tissues throughout the oral cavity. Clinicians face multiple challenges to achieving their ideal level of oversight, with one being the vast majority of treatment occurs outside a clinician’s office.