Oral Medicine
Unique Expertise in Oral Pathology and Diagnostics
Call (312) 355-1222 for a consultation.
Using a multidisciplinary approach to expertly diagnose and treat oral pathology, TMJ and sleep disorders
Oral medical conditions can present difficult diagnostic and treatment challenges.
The Oral Medicine Clinic at University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry uses a multidisciplinary approach to expertly diagnose and treat oral pathology, TMJ and sleep disorders. Our team of experts have extensive professional expertise and experience in all aspects of oral medicine and clinical oral pathology.
Conditions routinely treated
- Oral complications of medical therapy including cancer treatment (i.e. chemotherapy and radiation therapy
- Sleep disorders related to oral health
- Burning mouth syndrome
- Oral changes associated with systemic diseases
- Salivary gland dysfunction and dry mouth
- Inflammatory conditions including mucosal auto-immune diseases
- Viral, bacterial and fungal infections
- Benign growths
- Diagnosis of oral cancer and pre-cancerous lesions
- Canker sores
- Bad breath
- Taste changes
- Oral manifestations of HIV
Our approach
We use a multidisciplinary approach to expertly diagnose and treat oral mucosal diseases. The Oral Medicine team collaborates with all dental disciplines, including Periodontics, Endodontics, and Oral Surgery as well as a number of medical disciplines, including ENT, Dermatology, Oncology, Neurology, Hematology, Radiology, Surgery, and Psychiatry.
Consultations & Referrals
We accept referrals from providers inside and outside the College of Dentistry. Patients who either have a referral from an outside clinician, or have been screened in our clinics, may schedule an appointment by phone or email.
(312) 355-1222
OMFPC@uic.edu
Do you know the risk factors of oral cancer?
Did you know:
You are 3 times more likely to get oral cancer if you drink or use tobacco. And 30 times more likely if you have HPV, or Human Papillomavirus.
We provide a broad range of diagnosis and non-surgical treatment for oral mucosal diseases and oral complications of medical therapy including cancer treatment (i.e. chemotherapy and radiation therapy); oral changes associated with systemic diseases; salivary gland dysfunction and dry mouth; Inflammatory conditions including mucosal auto-immune diseases; viral, bacterial and fungal infections; benign growths; diagnosis of oral cancer and pre-cancerous lesions; canker sores; bad breath; taste changes; oral manifestations of HIV.
VIDEO: Learn the Facts About Oral Cancer
(National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
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Appointments and Location
We accept referrals from providers inside and outside the College of Dentistry. Patients may schedule an appointment by phone. Use our online form to submit referrals.
(312) 355-1222
OMFPC@uic.edu
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UIC College of Dentistry
Oral Medicine Clinic
801 S. Paulina St. 1st Floor
Chicago, IL 60612
Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
The Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences performs multiple functions within the College of Dentistry. Faculty in the department teach in the DMD program, the MS in Oral Sciences program, and other advanced training programs. There are active clinical and research programs closely linked to the oral cancer research initiatives in the Cancer Center, and studies in oral conditions in HIV.
