Periodontics · 11 minutes

ANUG (Acute Necrotising Ulcerative Gingivitis): ADC OSCE practice station

An ADC-style practice station on OSCE Coach. Practice, not real, past or recalled exam content.

What the candidate is told

John Smith, 25-year-old male. Chief Complaint: 'My teeth are bleeding and they hurt. It stings and makes it hard to eat.' Went to GP this morning and was given penicillin but hasn't bought it yet. Examination Findings: Ulcers visible around the margins of the gum. Medical/Social History: Medically fit and healthy. Had a viral infection 10 days ago. Smokes 10 cigarettes/day. Takes alcohol once a day. Law student with upcoming exam — stated it was quite stressful. Allergy to penicillin. Clinical Image: Frontal intraoral photo showing classic NUG/ANUG presentation. Explain diagnosis and management for this case.

How to approach periodontics stations

Periodontal stations reward a clear, jargon-free explanation of what is happening in the gums, the link to risk factors such as smoking and diabetes, and an honest plan that keeps the patient involved. Practise explaining probing depths and bone loss in everyday words.

Whatever the topic, the same habits earn marks: signpost what you will cover, listen, explain in plain words, offer real options, and check understanding. Our guide to the communication criteria shows how: ADC communication marking criteria, explained.

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