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

During its 66th Annual Meeting in Charleston, the AAOM installed its new leadership for the year 2012-2013. Dr. Mark ...More

Oral Cancer Awareness 2012

April was Oral Cancer Awareness month and the AAOM is proud to join the Oral Cancer Foundation’s efforts to promote public awareness. The Oral ...Read More

Winter 2011 AAOM Newsletter

Download Winter 2011 AAOM Newsletter ...Read More

Constitution and Bylaws Committee

The American Academy of Oral Medicine Board of Trustees has reviewed the current AAOM Bylaws and is making the following proposal for amendments: AMERICAN ...Read More

American Board of Oral Medicine Recertification

Every two years, my hospital credentials need to be re-certified. I am required to have a physical evaluation. Also, my physician has to certify ...Read More

AAOM Staff Changes

Spring is the time for change and growth. This spring will be no different for the American Academy of Oral Medicine. Some of you ...Read More

PAST PRESIDENT’S CORNER: The History of The American Academy of Oral Medicine

There are three known documents in the archives that record the history of the American Academy of Oral Medicine. The first is an unpublished ...Read More

Publications Committee Update

Since the 2010 annual meeting, all the current monographs have been made available as digital downloads from BookMasters. In fact, you can even go ...Read More

GOING INTERNATIONAL: Dentistry’s Geriatric Training Program is a Model Worldwide*

Dr. Abdel Rahim Mohammad, a professor of Geriatric Dentistry and Oral Medicine, and Director of Geriatric and Community Outreach Programs, is going international as ...Read More

President’s Report

During the past year as President, I focused on redefining and prioritizing the goals of our strategic plan and implementing methods to ensure success ...Read More

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

ONLINE
EDUCATION

EVENTS