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A 60-year-old male asked:

Would an internist who has an office ultrasound machine be knowing enough to easily identify a salivary gland stone?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Salivary gland stone: I would be more confident with the results of a dental x-ray. The best practitioner to treat salivary gland stones is an Oral Surgeon. See one for evaluation.
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