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 Surgical Management of Oral Leukoplakia: A Case of Laser Excision Dr. Soni Bista,1  Dr. Rebicca Ranjit,2  Dr. Suraksha Subedi3 1,3Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Gandaki Medical College, Kaski, Nepal Correspondence : Dr. Soni Bista. Email: sonibista1234@gmail.com ABSTRACT Oral leukoplakia is the most frequent potentially malignant disorder of the oral mucosa which requires definite treatment. A wide variety of medical and surgical treatment modalities have been endeavoured with varying degrees of success. Among various surgical treatments, laser techniques have helped improve surgical approaches and ultimate control of leukoplakia. The present case reports homogenous leukoplakia in an adult male treated successfully with diode laser and followed up for six months without any complications and recurrence. Thus, the application of diode laser is safe and can be effectively used as a good substitute for the management of oral leukoplakia. Keywords: Diode...

 When designing a dental clinic, it's important to consider factors such as accessibility, efficiency, and patient comfort. Here are a few key elements to consider: Reception and waiting area: This should be located near the entrance of the clinic and be designed to be welcoming and comfortable for patients. The number of seats should be made based on the estimated number of patients that typically visit your clinic every day. Treatment rooms: These should be designed to optimize workflow and efficiency, with ample space for dental equipment and easy access to supplies.  Sterilization and lab area: These areas should be designed to ensure that instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and stored. Should be separate and not easily accessible, spacious enough to accommodate an autoclave machine. Patient amenities: Consider adding amenities such as televisions, Wi-Fi, and reading materials to help patients feel more comfortable during their visit. Proper toilets and hand-...

 Dealing with patients who haggle or bargain over the cost of their treatment can be challenging. Here are a few strategies you can use to handle this situation: Be transparent: Clearly communicate the cost of treatment to the patient before any work is done . Provide them with a detailed treatment plan that includes the cost of each procedure. This can help prevent any surprises or misunderstandings after the treatment is complete. Explain your policy: Make sure your patients are aware of your payment policy , including any fees for late payment or missed appointments. Be empathetic: Listen to the patient's concerns and try to understand their situation. They may be facing financial difficulties or have other reasons for wanting to negotiate the price. Offer options: If the patient is unable to pay the full cost of treatment, consider offering financing options or a payment plan. Stand your ground: Be firm but respectful when discussing payment with the patient. If necessary, ...

A referral program is a way to encourage current patients to refer friends and family to your clinic. Here are a few examples of how you could implement a referral program: Offer a discount: Provide a discount on future services for patients who refer a new patient to your clinic. For example, offer $50 off their next cleaning for every new patient they refer. Giveaway: Give a prize to patients who refer the most new patients within a certain period of time. For example, offer a gift card to a local restaurant to the patient who refers the most new patients in a month. Loyalty rewards: Create a loyalty program that rewards patients for each referral they make . For example, offer a free cleaning for every five referrals a patient makes. Send a thank you note: Show appreciation for patient referrals by sending a personal thank you note or a small gift. Make it easy: Make it easy for patients to refer friends and family by providing referral cards or an online referral form. Remember ...

  There are several strategies you can use to try to increase the number of patients visiting your dental clinic: Marketing: Increase your visibility through online and offline marketing campaigns. Utilize social media, email campaigns, and local advertising to reach potential patients. Referral program: Encourage current patients to refer friends and family to your clinic by offering incentives for successful referrals. Special promotions: Offer special promotions, such as discounts or free consultations , to attract new patients. Networking: Attend local networking events and conferences to connect with other dental professionals and potential patients. Online reviews: Encourage satisfied patients to leave positive reviews on sites like Google and Yelp. Collaboration: Partner with other medical or dental professionals in your area to cross-promote each other's services. Improving services: Make sure that your services are up to date, with well-trained staff, clean and comfor...

 # Inflammation and bleeding on probing around an implant are usually less than with natural teeth because: A. less plaque accumulation B. less blood vessels C. dense connective tissue with type III collagen D. sulcus lining by keratinized mucosa The correct answer is B. Less blood vessels. Compared with an implant, the support system of a natural tooth is better designed to reduce the biomechanical forces distributed to the tooth/restoration and the crestal bone region. The periodontal membrane, biomechanical design of the tooth root and material, nerve and blood vessel complex, occlusal material (enamel) and surrounding type of bone blend to decrease the risk of occlusal overload to the natural tooth system. Regardless of whether gingival health is relative to success, all dentists agree that the ideal soft tissue condition around an implant is an absence of inflammation. Radiographic bone loss and increased pocket depth have been correlated with sulcular bleeding. Therefore, the...

 # Caries risk status for a DMFT score of 4 is: A. Very low B. Low C. Moderate D. High The correct answer is C. Moderate. The World Health Organization Global Data Bank (1995) shows that out of 178 countries for which data is available 25 percent were categorized as having very low levels of dental caries (DMFT 0.0 to 1.1), 42 percent as low (DMFT 1.2 to 2.6), 30 percent as moderate (DMFT 2.7 to 4.4) and 13 percent as high (DMFT 4.5 to 6.5) and 2.1 percent countries as very high, i.e. 6.6. Ref: A Textbook of  Public Health Dentistry, CM Marya