Diagnosis and management of common oral fungal and viral infections

Understand the role of the dentist in recognising, managing or referring a range of common oral and peri-oral fungal and viral infections seen in dental practice.

Topics covered include:

• Early signs and symptoms of oral and peri-oral fungal and viral infections:
  • Bell's palsy
  • Candida sp.
  • Coxackie virus
  • Erythema multiforme
  • Herpes virus family
  • Human papilloma virus
• Treatment in primary care;
• Investigations and management in hospital units;
• When to refer for specialist care.

On completion you will:

• be able to recognise the symptoms and understand the tests used to diagnose common oral and perioral infections;
• understand the appropriate treatment & management options;
• know when to refer.