Open AccessABC of oral health: Dental emergencies
Author(s) -
Graham Roberts,
C Scully,
Rosemary Shotts
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
bmj
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0959-8138
DOI - 10.1136/bmj.321.7260.559
Subject(s) - medicine , oral health , dental care , dentistry , dental trauma , orofacial pain , oral and maxillofacial surgery , medical emergency , surgery
Most oral emergencies relate to pain, bleeding, or orofacial trauma and should be attended by a dental practitioner. However, in the absence of access to dental care, a medical practitioner may be called on to help. Jaw fractures require the attention of oral or maxillofacial surgeons.
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