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An exam of the head and neck region is essential for every patient that we encounter as dentists. When done in a systematic and efficient way, it should only take a few minutes of time. The key to performing this exam is noting asymmetries and determining if pathology is involved.
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Rey, R., Clark, N., Sandow, P. (2017). Comprehensive Head and Neck Exam. In: Weinstein, G., Zientz, M. (eds) The Dental Reference Manual. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-39730-6_1
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