Medigy: Oral Medicine

Oral medicine is a dental specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and management of medical conditions that affect the oral and maxillofacial region (the mouth and face). Oral medicine specialists are dentists who have received additional training in the diagnosis and management of oral diseases, including those that are not typically treated by general dentists. These specialists work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, dental clinics, and academic institutions.

Oral medicine specialists provide a wide range of services, including:

Diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases and conditions, such as oral cancer, oral infections, and oral manifestations of systemic diseases (e.g. diabetes, HIV)

Management of oral complications of cancer therapy and other systemic diseases

Management of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and orofacial pain

Management of oral mucosal diseases such as lichen planus, pemphigus, and pemphigoid

Management of oral complications of medical and dental implant therapy

Management of salivary gland diseases

Oral medicine specialists collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including general dentists, oral surgeons, medical specialists, and radiologists to provide comprehensive care for patients.

It’s worth mentioning that oral medicine is a subspecialty of dentistry, not medicine.