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Dental Issues at Lare

Dental issues in rural Kenya

Cancrum oris (noma)

Yeast like fungus present in digestive tract

Acute necrotizing gingivitis

Infection of the gums causing inflammation, bleeding, ulcers, necrotic gum tissue, fever and halitosis

Oral cancer

Cancerous tissue growth located in the mouth

Oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS

Widespread and can include fungal infections such as those caused by candida and necrotizing gingivitis

Facial trauma

Prevalent, especially in areas of unrest and violence

Dental caries

Tooth decay or cavities

Fluorosis

Stains, cracking and pitting caused by exposure to low levels of fluoride in drinking water