Oral medicine

Oral medicine bridges dentistry and medicine, offering specialized care for complex conditions affecting the mouth, jaw, and surrounding structures. At Penn Medicine, our oral medicine specialists are skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of oral health conditions, from autoimmune diseases and chronic pain disorders to oral cancer and systemic conditions.

Our team understands that your oral health is deeply connected to your overall wellness. That’s why we take a whole-person approach to care, looking beyond your symptoms to identify and address underlying causes. Our oral medicine specialists work together and connect with experts across the Penn Medicine health system when needed to provide you with effective, comprehensive treatment.

Our oral medicine specialists work closely with experts across many fields to provide complete care. In addition to dentists, we collaborate with otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat, or ENT doctors), plastic surgeons, oncologists for cancer care, dermatologists for skin concerns, and speech pathologists to improve speaking and swallowing, as well as other specialists. Penn Medicine is home to top providers in each of these fields, which means we can quickly assemble a high-performing team to seamlessly coordinate your care. This team-based approach helps us effectively address both your oral and overall health.