College of Dentistry | University of Florida

Oral Medicine Clinic

The Oral Medicine Clinic is designed to provide care to patients with unusual or diagnostically challenging oral lesions or conditions. It also serves patients with oral problems associated with systemic diseases and concerns related to head and neck cancer. We are staffed by clinicians with specialty training and expertise in oral medicine, oral pathology, and oral oncology.

Conditions Diagnosed and Treated by the Clinic

  • Benign, pre-malignant, and malignant oral lesions
  • Vesiculoulcerative disorders
  • Infections, ulcers or sores of unknown etiology
  • Oral manifestations of systemic and autoimmune diseases
  • Oral manifestations of immunodeficiency
  • Xerostomia
  • "Burning Mouth"
  • Candidiasis

Management of patients with oral complications secondary to cancer therapy might include people who are undergoing or have the following conditions:

  • Radiotherapy or surgery to the head and neck area
  • Chemotherapy
  • Bone marrow transplantation
  • Osteoradionecrosis

Patients with radiation caries may be referred to the clinic for any of the following concerns:

  • Evaluations of doses and ports used for radiotherapy
  • Assessment of current status of tissues and potential for healing
  • Recommendations for dental therapy

Depending on the nature of the lesion, treatment may include biopsy or referral to the Shands Hospital Tumor Board where physicians and dentists recommend a consensus for therapy.

How to Become a Patient

  • Clinic hours are 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. by appointment.
  • To schedule an evaluation, call 352-273-6740.
  • If you or your physician wish to fax information, use 352-294-5312.

If specific evaluation is needed related to current or future cancer treatment, please specify when you call to schedule the appointment.

Special Care Instructions for Cancer Patients

Faculty

Dr. Pamela Sandow
Clinical Assoc. Professor, Oral Medicine Division and Clinic Director
E-mail: psandow@dental.ufl.edu
Dr. Joseph Katz
Professor
E-mail: jkatz@dental.ufl.edu
Dr. Carol Stewart
Professor and Director, Center for Orphaned Autoimmune Disorders (COAD)
E-mail: cstewart@dental.ufl.edu
Dr. Donald Cohen
Professor, Section Head, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
E-mail: dcohen@dental.ufl.edu
Dr. Seunghee Cha
Assistant Professor
E-mail: scha@dental.ufl.edu

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