The mucosa of the tongue may be considered a barometer which, if cot'-rcctly interpreted,
can give va. luahle diagnostic information. The tongue is the most neglected organ within …

This discussion refers to the anterior two-thirds of the tongue (oral tongue) visible on routine
examination. The oral tongue is moist and pink with neither localized nor diffuse …

But with the advent of more and improved laboratory tests and techni ues there has also
been a greater understanding of the role of the vitamins, A ormones, minerals, and blood in …

The aim of the dental clinician should be to prevent pain, restore normal function, and
maintain oral structures in good health. To narrow our diagnostic vista to the size of a …

Examination of the tongue is probably one of the oldest methods of clinical investigation. In
the old days it was regarded as very important, especially for the prognosis. The old …

DIAGNOSTIC IMPORTANCE OF THE TONGUE IN INTERNAL MEDICINE* XAMINE the
Tongue! carefully inspected in every patient reporting to t Page 1 DIAGNOSTIC IMPORTANCE …

Tongue as an Element of Diagnosis. For centuries the ap pearances of this organ have been
consulted as being of great utility in indicating the character of diseases general and lo cal …

It is generally accepted that an overall medical examination should include an examination
of the patient's tongue. While numerous clinical descriptions of the tongue in diseased …

The dentist should diagnose diseases of the mouth and its contents, and should be well
trained in recognizing systemic diseases by the appearance of the tongue and the odor of …