Our Services

Oral medicine specialists bridge the gap between dentistry and medicine, focusing on the diagnosis, management, and nonsurgical treatment of various orofacial disorders. Here is a list of specific treatments, diagnostic tests, and services that they typically provide:

Diagnostic procedures

Biopsies: Soft and hard tissue biopsies for suspicious lesions.
Salivary gland function tests: For dry mouth and other salivary gland dysfunctions.
Salivary flow rate measurement: Evaluating salivary gland performance.
Allergy patch testing: Identifying allergens causing oral reactions

Treatments

Topical corticosteroids: For autoimmune mucosal conditions like lichen planus.
Systemic medications: Treating conditions like oral ulcers, autoimmune disorders, or neuropathic pain.
Saliva substitutes or stimulants: For dry mouth management.
Antifungal treatments: For oral candidiasis and other fungal infections.
Pain management: Including both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatments for orofacial pain.

Oral Appliances and Devices:
Occlusal splints: For temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) or bruxism.
Oral sleep appliances: Treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

Orofacial Pain Management

Pharmacotherapy: Using medications to manage pain conditions.

Physical therapy: For some TMJ and muscle disorders.
Behavioral therapies: Including biofeedback and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Dental Care for Medically Complex Patients:
Offering specialized care for patients undergoing treatments like chemotherapy or radiation.
Coordinating with medical teams for patients with conditions like heart disease, coagulopathies, or those undergoing organ transplants.

Education and Counseling:
Informing patients about their conditions.
Guiding patients through treatment options and potential outcomes.

 

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Consultation Services

Providing expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex oral lesions and conditions.
Offering second opinions on complicated cases.
Collaborating with other medical and dental specialists for comprehensive care.