Oral medicine · 11 minutes

Ulcer on the gums: 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

Mr. Abbott is a 65-year-old patient, attending your surgery for the first time today asking for a lower denture to replace his missing teeth. You examined the patient, and you find that the patient is wearing an upper complete denture for the past 8 years with no lower denture. You notice angular cheilitis on the corners and You also notice an ulcer; the patient says that the ulcer has been present there for the last 2 months since he had his lower canine removed. The ulcer is about 2-3mm in size, it's not bleeding, Xray shows a maas in that area and patient does not experience any pain. He is leaving for work after 3 months. He won't be back until 3 months. obtain details and manage the patients concerns.

How to approach oral medicine stations

Oral medicine stations call for careful history taking, recognising red flags and arranging the right review or referral. Practise explaining findings without alarming the patient and agreeing a safe follow-up plan.

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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Ulcer on the gums | ADC OSCE Practice