Your new patient presents to establish as a patient and you…

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Yоur new pаtient presents tо estаblish аs a patient and yоu are completing all of their assessments.  They are a current smoker and their oral hygiene is fair to poor.  Their tongue is coated and has a dark coloration to it.  It also has a white plaque along the right lateral border that the patient was unaware of.  This plaque is not removable and is asymptomatic. The chief complaint is that they have noticed "some redness and irritation along their gums and inside their right cheek" that started to appear a few weeks ago and has gotten worse.  They are also concerned about the staining on their tongue.  They would like to have these looked at and get established as a patient at the dental school. QUESTION: Here is a photo of their dorsal tongue.  How is this condition treated?

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