Oral Medicine

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

Clinic Appointments

DECOD Clinic: 206.543.4619
Dental Urgent Care Clinic: 206.543.5850
Oral Medicine Clinical Services: 206.685.2937
Radiology Clinic: 206.543.5006
SCCA Clinic: 206.288.1333