Pioneering Research
- Mechanisms underlying pathogenesis of vesiculobullous diseases and salivary gland disease
- Novel therapeutics for vesiculobullous diseases and salivary gland disease
- Mechanisms underlying pathogenesis of, and novel therapeutics for chemotherapy-based oral mucositis
- Salivary diagnostics and biomarkers for disease assessment
- Prevention and treatment of osteonecrosis of the jaws
- Need and effectiveness of antibiotic prophylaxis
Dry Mouth
- Needs to sip liquids to aid in swallowing food
- Mouth feels dry when eating a meal
- Difficulties swallowing foods
- The amount of saliva in your mouth seems to be too little
- Frequent complaints of oral soreness
- Frequent yeast infections and cavities or failing restorations
Burning Mouth Disorder
- A burning sensation that may affect your tongue, lips, gums, palate, throat or whole mouth
- A tingling or numb sensation in your mouth or on the tip of your tongue
- Mouth pain that worsens as the day progresses
- A sensation of dry mouth
- Increased thirst
- Sore mouth
- Loss of taste
- Taste changes, such as a bitter or metallic taste
Lichen Planus Symptoms
- The lesions may appear as:
- Lacy, white, raised patches of tissues
- Red, swollen, tender patches of tissues
- Open sores - A metallic taste or a blunted taste sensation if the tongue is affected
- Dry mouth
- Difficulty swallowing if the throat or esophagus is affected
- Sensitivity to hot or spicy foods
- Bleeding and irritation with tooth brushing
TMJ Symptoms
- Pain or tenderness of your jaw
- Aching pain in and around your ear
- Difficulty or discomfort while chewing
- Aching facial pain
- Difficulty opening or closing your mouth
LATEST NEWS
An Oral Medicine Doctor Treats Symptoms Like These:
- TMJ
- Sensory/Movement Disorders
- Burning Mouth Disorder (BMD)
- Taste/Smell Disorders
- Orofacial & Tooth Pain
- Facial & Trigeminal Neuralgias
- Oral Complications from Cancer Treatment
- Oral Changes of Systemic Diseases & Medical Illness
- Salivary Gland Dysfunction
- Viral, Bacterial & Fungal Infections
- Benign Growths of the Oral Cavity
- Canker Sores
- Bad Breath
- Dry Mouth
- Sleep Breathing Disorders (Sleep Apnea)
- Oral Mucosal Diseases & Oral Dermatologic Conditions
- Migraine & Headache Disorders
2013 Annual Meeting
Location: The Hyatt Regency San Antonio
San Antonio, TX USA
Date: April 23rd – April 27, 2013
2014 Joint Meeting with EAOM (in conjunction with the 6th World Workshop on Oral Medicine).
Location: The Grand Hyatt Cypress, Orlando, Florida USA
Date: April 9-12, 2014