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Dr. Luri Lee graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Biology. She then continued her education at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine where she graduated Summa Cum Laude and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. During her time in dental school, Dr. Lee was the recipient of the Spencer N. Frankl Scholarship for her strong academic performance and active participation in the school and community. Following dental school, Dr. Lee stayed at Boston University to complete a one year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program. In 2020 Dr. Lee was recognized among the “10 Under Ten” by the Massachusetts Dental Society for her contributions to the dental community and her volunteer work in Panama. Dr. Lee is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and is a member of the American Dental Association, Massachusetts Dental Society and Academy of General Dentistry.

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  • Bulging patch of skin

  • Red rash

  • Smelly bumps

  • Pink rash

  • Pus in the chest

  • Pus on the back of the neck

  • Itchy skin not covered by clothes is itchy

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What is External Dental Fistula?

A dental fistula is a pathway formed between the oral cavity and the bone surrounding the affected tooth to drain an infection. It is typically found on the gum tissue near the affected tooth. It can look like a pimple in the gums and mainly occurs after an abscess due to trauma or infection.

Typical Symptoms of External Dental Fistula

  • Bumps containing pus

  • Skin redness or red bumpy rashes

Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson External Dental Fistula

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:

  • Do you have pus-filled bumps on your skin?

  • Do you have red skin or red spots?

Treatmentof External Dental Fistula

A dentist consultation is necessary. Oral antibiotics may be necessary and frequent rinsing of the mouth with warm water and salt or mouthwash is recommended to help reduce bacteria and maintain proper oral hygiene.

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  • Pustule

  • Red skin

References

  • Mizuno M, Hoashi T, Hisano A, Ichiyama S, Funasaka Y, Saeki H. A Case of External Dental Fistula Related to a Fixed Cantilever Bridge. J Nippon Med Sch. 2017;84(4):198-200. doi: 10.1272/jnms.84.198. PMID: 28978902.

    https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jnms/84/4/84_198/_article

  • Watanabe S, Tanaka M, Dekio I, Ishizaki S, Sawada M. Dermoscopic features of a case of external dental fistula. Australas J Dermatol. 2018 May;59(2):e146-e148. doi: 10.1111/ajd.12613. Epub 2017 Sep 29. PMID: 28960242.

    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ajd.12613

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Reviewed By:

Luri Lee, DMD

Luri Lee, DMD (Dentistry)

Dr. Luri Lee graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Biology. She then continued her education at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine where she graduated Summa Cum Laude and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. During her time in dental school, Dr. Lee was the recipient of the Spencer N. Frankl Scholarship for her strong academic performance and active participation in the school and community. Following dental school, Dr. Lee stayed at Boston University to complete a one year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program. In 2020 Dr. Lee was recognized among the “10 Under Ten” by the Massachusetts Dental Society for her contributions to the dental community and her volunteer work in Panama. Dr. Lee is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and is a member of the American Dental Association, Massachusetts Dental Society and Academy of General Dentistry.

Yoshinori Abe, MD

Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)

Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.

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