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A complete, general physical examination should always be carried out and never overlooked in the attempt to move straight to the primary complaint. Most patients will need a [Anaesthesia|general anaesthetic]] for a dental diagnosis, so in order for treatment to be carried out it is important to check the [[Cardiorespiratory System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|cardiovascular and respiratory]] systems and identify any potential risks. Some oral diseases may also be linked to more generalised disease, for example, [[Atopic Dermatitis|dogs with skin allergies]] often have severely worn incisor teeth, with or without hair impaction, resulting in [[periodontitis]]. Certain autoimmune conditions manifest at all mucocutaneous junctions, so always check the whole body for lesions, not just the mouth. It is also important to remember that oral signs may be secondary to systemic disease, not a disease entity on their own, for example, [[Uremia|uremic ulcerations]], [[Haemorrhage#Petechiae|petechial haemorrhages]] secondary to [[:Category:Haemostasis and Bleeding Disorders|bleeding disorders]]/[[:Category:Liver - Pathology|liver disease]] etc.

A complete, general physical examination should always be carried out and never overlooked in the attempt to move straight to the primary complaint. Most patients will need a [Anaesthesia|general anaesthetic]] for a dental diagnosis, so in order for treatment to be carried out it is important to check the [[Cardiorespiratory System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|cardiovascular and respiratory]] systems and identify any potential risks. Some oral diseases may also be linked to more generalised disease, for example, [[Atopic Dermatitis|dogs with skin allergies]] often have severely worn incisor teeth, with or without hair impaction, resulting in [[periodontitis]]. Certain autoimmune conditions manifest at all mucocutaneous junctions, so always check the whole body for lesions, not just the mouth. It is also important to remember that oral signs may be secondary to systemic disease, not a disease entity on their own, for example, [[Uremia|uremic ulcerations]], [[Haemorrhage#Petechiae|petechial haemorrhages]] secondary to [[:Category:Haemostasis and Bleeding Disorders|bleeding disorders]]/[[:Category:Liver - Pathology|liver disease]] etc.

[[Category:Oral Examination]]

[[Category:Oral Examination]]

[[Category:Waltham reviewed]]

[[Category:Waltham reviewed]]