THE REFERRAL EXPRESS: AN UNPRODUCTIVE CYCLE OF REFERRALS FOR DENTAL PAIN DIAGNOSIS

Authors

  • Amah Riley The Medical University of South Carolina

Keywords:

dental diagnosis

Abstract

Jeff, a 42-year-old white, privately-insured male from the rural community of Boykins, Wisconsin presents to five different providers, including dental, medical and specialty providers in 12 appointments due to continuous face and jaw pain leading to severe headaches. A previously filled tooth that developed a fracture was the sole culprit.

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Published

2024-02-09

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (2020)

Section

Cases

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