Faculty Articles
Title
Epidemiologic studies of oral mucosal conditions: Methodologic issues
ISBN or ISSN
0301-5661
Publication Title
Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
Volume
19
Publication Date / Copyright Date
1-1-1991
First Page
129
Last Page
140
DOI Number
10.1111/j.1600-0528.1991.tb00128.x
Abstract
The methods used in the international English-language literature of epidemiologic investigations of oral mucosal conditions were reviewed. Methods used to study leukoplakia, lichen planus, recurrent herpes labialis, recurrent aphthous ulcers, geographic tongue and candidiasis are highlighted. In addition, studies of the full range of pathologies documented in a population were reviewed. The methodologic issues raised by the epidemiologic literature as well as those to be considered for future studies of oral mucosal conditions are presented. Emphasis is placed on study population selection, diagnostic criteria development, type and training of examiners, risk factor assessment and issues related to data collection, analysis and reporting.
Disciplines
Dentistry
Keywords
epidemiology, oral, incidence, methodology, oral mucousal lesions, prevalence
NSUWorks Citation
Niessen, Linda C.; Kleinman, D. V.; and Swango, P. A., "Epidemiologic studies of oral mucosal conditions: Methodologic issues" (1991). Faculty Articles. 12.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_cdm_facarticles/12
