Early diagnosis and early treatment are the keys to managing any immune-based disease. But, how do oral diseases differ? Dr. Robert Marx, OMFS, podcast host and author, extensively discusses immune-based diseases which are specific to the oral cavity. It is important to understand why normal physicians tend to discard any significant signs or symptoms specific to oral diseases (typically due to a lack of knowledge) and why, as an OMFS, you cannot make the same mistakes. Dr. Marx talks in detail about different diseases, specifically aphthous stomatitis, peri-implantitis, pemphigus vulgaris, erythema multiforme, and pemphigoid. Dr. Marx explains why he is an advocate for using prednisone, how to successfully biopsy and when you need to consult an immunologist. From recognition to diagnosis and then different treatment plans, this episode is a comprehensive look at how to properly manage immune-based oral diseases.  

Key Points From This Episode:

• The different types of immune-based diseases.
• Why physicians discard information specific to oral diseases.
• The importance of knowing your patient’s medical history/background.
• How to recognize and diagnose pemphigus vulgaris.
• The difference between pemphigus vulgaris and bullous pemphigoid.
• Tzanck cells: are they worth noting?
• The different types of lesions that occur in the oral cavity.
• Why you should work with an immunologist when prescribing certain medications.
• Dr. Marx’s opinions on decadron versus prednisone.
• How to properly prescribe and create a prednisone treatment plan. 
• How to recognize pemphigoid and whom to consult.
• Where and how to biopsy properly.
• Dr. Marx’s experience treating erythema multiforme.
• The different types and treatments for implantitis.
• What to note about aphthous stomatitis.
• Management of C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency.
• Dr. Marx’s opinions on the causes of immune-based diseases.
• Recognition versus diagnosis.
• A look at Dr. Marx’s podcasts and books.
• Why Dr. Marx is passionate about climate change.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Robert Marx on Twitter — https://twitter.com/drrobertemarx

Dr. Robert Marx on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-e-marx/

Dr. Robert Marx on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/robertemarx/

Dr. Robert Marx Podcast — https://open.spotify.com/show/55bZc3HsfzFXRzBkDrbPkl

Climate Change: The Real Story — https://www.amazon.com/Climate-Change-Dr-Robert-Marx/dp/B0BLTKF5YR/

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/

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Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

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