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Medications Associated With Oral Lichenoid Lesions: A Single-Site Retrospective Cohort Study, Debra K. Fischoff Dmd, Ms, Sara Sternbach Dds, Juliana Gomez Dds, Sonal S. Shah Dds
Medications Associated With Oral Lichenoid Lesions: A Single-Site Retrospective Cohort Study, Debra K. Fischoff Dmd, Ms, Sara Sternbach Dds, Juliana Gomez Dds, Sonal S. Shah Dds
The New York State Dental Journal
BACKGROUND: The investigators aim to determine the frequency of systemic medications in patients with oral lichen planus or oral lichenoid lesions. METHODS: A retrospective study of lichenoid diagnoses in the New York University College of Dentistry Oral Medicine Clinic. Data obtained included patient demographics, prescription medications and pathologic diagnosis. Comparative analysis was performed. RESULTS: A total of 162 oral lichenoid lesion/oral lichen planus patients were identified: The most frequently found medications were anti-hypertensives, anti-hyperlipidemics followed by metformin, proton pump inhibitors and levothyroxine. CONCLUSION: The findings emphasize the importance of clinicians’ awareness of potential oral adverse reactions from certain medications.
N Y State Dent J November 2022
N Y State Dent J November 2022
The New York State Dental Journal
In the November 2022 issue, the reader will find the following feature articles:
- Medications Associated with Oral Lichenoid Lesions: A Single-Site Retrospective Cohort Study
- Evaluating the Impact of Providing Free Dental Treatment to Vulnerable Populations
- Amelogenesis Imperfecta: Case Series and Review of the Literature
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