ORAL SOFT TISSUE LESIONS IN PATIENTS IN A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY

这项研究是一项记录口腔软组织的横断面调查 出现Perry Point VA的患者的病理改变 医疗中心，为期12个月。预计 在研究年度内，将对大约2,000名患者进行检查。 不能明确诊断的病理 检查牙医将被转介给口腔咨询医生 病理学家。这项研究的目的是估计 口腔软组织病变在该患者人群中的患病率和 以描述所记录的病理的范围和严重程度。 还将从现有记录中收集有关以下方面的信息 风险因素，如牙齿修复，医疗条件， 药物，以及烟酒的使用。

The study is a cross-sectional survey to document oral soft tissue pathologies occurring in patients presenting to the Perry Point VA Medical Center during a 12-month period. It is expected that about 2,000 patients will be examined during the study year. Pathologies that cannot be definitively diagnosed by the examining dentist will be referred to a consultant oral pathologist. The objectives of the study are to estimate the prevalence of oral soft tissue lesions in this patient population and to characterize the range and severity of the pathologies noted. Information will also be collected from existing records regarding risk factors such as dental prostheses, medical condition, medications, and use of tobacco and alcohol.