background and aims. helicobacter pylori is a microaerophilic gram-negative spiral organism. it is recognized as the etiologic factor for peptic ulcers, gastric adenocarcinoma and gastric lymphoma. recently, it has been isolated from dental plaque and the dorsum of the tongue. this study was designed to assess the association between h. pylori and oral lesions such as ulcerative/inflammatory le...

Oral lichenoid lesion (OLL) is a that causes cell-mediated immune tissue reactions, and very similar to oral lichen planus (OLP). This disease can be distinguished from OLP when the cause clear. OLL often caused by dental metals, drugs diseases such as graft-versus-host disease(GVHD). The clinical histopathological differences between are still under debate. In this study, findings of 11 cases ...

Introduction: As a result of aging process, oral mucosa becomes susceptible to oral diseases. Having knowledge about prevalence and distribution of geriatric oral diseases is essential for prevention and treatment planning. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of geriatric patients’ oral biopsies in specimens obtained in medical centers of Zahedan University of Medical Sciences. Methods:...