Oral Medicine Clinic
Welcome to the Tufts Oral Medicine Clinic, a specialized center for diagnosing and treating oral lesions. As one of six academic centers focused on oral medicine in the U.S., we provide comprehensive care for a wide range of non-dental oral issues, and we train future specialists. Our expert team bridges medicine and dentistry and addresses oral sores, dry/burning mouth, and oral complications from systemic diseases or oral side effects from medications used to treat systemic diseases.
Services
We diagnose and treat various oral conditions, including skin conditions that show up in the mouth, lumps and bumps and anything else that is out of the ordinary. We also monitor and treat oral pre-cancerous lesions.
| Key Areas of Expertise | |
• Aphthous ulcers (canker sores) • Autoimmune conditions (Sjogren’s disease, lupus) • Biopsies • Burning mouth symptoms • Dry mouth • Fungal infections of the mouth • HPV-associated lesions • Oral cancer | • Oral complications due to cancer treatment • Oral lesions/sores • Oral lichen planus • Osteonecrosis of the jaw • Pemphigoid and pemphigus • Pre-cancerous conditions • Soft tissue growths in the mouth • Viral infections of the mouth |
Our comprehensive care includes thorough assessments and treatment plans developed in collaboration with medical professionals. As a leading research and care center, we are committed to enhancing our patients' health and quality of life through ongoing clinical care and research.
At Tufts Oral Medicine Clinic, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care for medically related oral and maxillofacial conditions. Our integrated approach ensures you receive the latest and most effective treatments available. Your well-being is our top priority.
Insurance & Billing
Treatment in the Oral Medicine clinic is billed through medical insurance (such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tufts Health Plan, Harvard Pilgrim, Medicare, et al.) We do not accept dental insurance. If you have questions about insurance and billing, please call the Oral Medicine Insurance & Billing Department at 617-636-2722.
Faculty
The clinical faculty doctors at our Oral Medicine Clinic are renowned leaders in Oral Medicine.
Vidya Sankar, DMD, MHS
Division Director, Associate Professor
Diplomate, American Board of Oral Medicine
Immediate past president of the American Academy of Oral Medicine
Mabi L. Singh, DMD, MS
Professor
Fellow, American Academy of Oral Medicine
Yuanming Xu, DDS, MMSc
Assistant Professor
Board Eligible, American Academy of Oral Medicine