Our Mission
The University of Washington Department of Oral Medicine is a global leader in patient care, teaching and research involving diagnosis and nonsurgical management of diseases of the orofacial complex and systemic and behavioral disorders that impact oral health, including:
- Orofacial pain, including temporomandibular disorders (TMD)
- Neurosensory and motor disorders
- Mucosal diseases
- Oral cancer and complications of cancer therapy
- Dental care for patients with disabilities
- Salivary dysfunction
- Oral complications of systemic illnesses
- Craniofacial imaging and other diagnostics
- Dental urgent care
We value:
- Excellence and integrity in all areas of our mission – teaching, research and patient care
- Education of students and professionals in the delivery and evaluation of clinical care guided by evidence-based patient care principles
- Diversity of backgrounds and viewpoints among our faculty, staff and students
- Collaboration with colleagues in the School, the University and in the community – regionally, nationally and internationally
- Compassion for patients, students and colleagues
History of the Department (PDF)
This history of the department appeared in the spring 2022 issue of the Dental Alumni News.