DABOM study plan

Build a one-page diagnostic framework that maps history-taking, extraoral examination, and intraoral examination steps for a new oral medicine patient

Differentiate ulcerative, vesiculobullous, white, red, and pigmented lesions by primary morphology and write working definitions for each category

Practice describing 15 lesion photographs in standardized clinical language (site, size, shape, border, surface, base, surrounding tissue) without using the diagnosis name

List the laboratory and imaging investigations available to oral medicine and state the clinical question each answers

Construct a differential diagnosis for a single ulcer, multiple ulcers, and a persistent white patch using a structured ranking method

Compare the clinical and histopathologic features that separate reactive, dysplastic, and malignant mucosal lesions

Interpret a complete blood count, ferritin, B12, folate, and HbA1c in the context of oral findings

Explain the indications, technique, and limitations of incisional versus excisional biopsy and when to refer urgently

Perform and document a structured TMD screening examination covering palpation, range of motion, joint sounds, and provocation tests

Distinguish myogenous from arthrogenous pain using history and examination findings and justify the distinction

Classify the main orofacial pain categories (musculoskeletal, neuropathic, headache-related, vascular, referred) and list discriminating features for each

Outline first-line conservative management for TMD and state which red flags mandate imaging or referral

Compare recurrent aphthous stomatitis, oral lichen planus, and mucous membrane pemphigoid on onset, distribution, morphology, and course

Describe the biopsy and immunofluorescence strategy that distinguishes immune-mediated vesiculobullous disease from lichenoid reactions

Rank the topical corticosteroid options by potency and match each to a clinical scenario with an appropriate regimen and duration

Identify the mucosal presentations that require urgent ophthalmology or dermatology co-management

Classify oral potentially malignant disorders and state the transformation risk factors that change follow-up intervals

Outline the TNM staging logic for oral squamous cell carcinoma and explain how stage drives treatment intent

Summarize the oral complications of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted therapy and the preventive protocol for each

Describe the role of the oral medicine clinician in pre-treatment dental clearance and post-treatment surveillance

Differentiate the major causes of xerostomia and salivary hypoplasia using history, gland examination, and simple chairside tests

Interpret the unstimulated and stimulated whole-saliva flow values used to define hyposalivation and choose a management plan accordingly

Design a caries-prevention and mucosal-lubrication regimen for a patient with severe salivary hypoplasia

Explain the microbiology of odontogenic infection and the rationale for antibiotic selection versus source control

Map oral findings to underlying systemic disease for diabetes, hematologic disorders, gastrointestinal disease, and HIV

Adjust oral medicine prescribing for renal or hepatic impairment, pregnancy, and older adults on polypharmacy

Compare the main drug classes used in oral medicine on mechanism, key adverse effects, and monitoring requirements

Identify drug-induced oral reactions including lichenoid eruptions, ulceration, pigmentation, and salivary change

Complete a timed mixed-domain mock examination and record accuracy by domain

Re-teach the three weakest topics from memory in writing without notes

Consolidate a single high-yield summary sheet for each domain limited to one page

Build a spaced-review schedule for the final two weeks before the exam date