A dentist examines an 80-year-old man with a history of pipe smoking. The dentist notes white patches in the patient's mouth. What action should be the dentist's priority?
A) Biopsy the lesion
B) Refer the patient for periodontal care
C) Refer or treat the patient for moniliasis
D) Discuss with the man the reasons why he should quit smoking
A
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Cancer of the oral cavity increases with age, particularly in men, and is highest in men with a history of smoking. The importance of ruling out this possibility would supersede the other actions.
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