Just like other areas of your body, your mouth can develop diseases or abnormalities requiring treatment.
Oral pathology focuses on conditions affecting your mouth, including your salivary glands, jaw bones and soft tissues like your tongue, lips and cheeks.
Oral pathologists are dentists who specialise in oral and maxillofacial pathology (the diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in the teeth, gums, bones, joints, glands, skin, and muscles around your mouth). These include burning mouth syndrome, dry mouth, lichen planus, oral candidiasis, mouth ulcers and oral malignancy.
Our dentists check your mouth for signs of oral pathology during routine check-ups
Our oral pathologist sees patients with concerning signs or symptoms, conducts tests and diagnoses conditions.
Our oral pathologist provides evidence-based treatment for your condition.
It’s important to be aware of the early warning signs of oral cancer so you know when to see an oral pathologist. Your dentist will usually look for these signs in your regular check-ups but we also recommend that you ask your dentist to do an oral cancer screen, particularly if you have a history of melanoma.
If you have pain in your mouth or jaw, please contact us as this should also be investigated.
Seeing an oral pathologist is, in many ways, very similar to seeing a dentist except that the focus is on mouth disease.
During your appointment, your oral pathologist may:
You’ll usually have a follow-up appointment to discuss any test results and determine a program of treatment.
| Monday | 8am – 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am – 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am – 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am – 5pm |
| Friday | 8am – 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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