Mouth Disorders

Mouth disorders are those problems affecting the mouth.  They can make it hard for one to eat, drink, or even smile.  Common disorders include cold sores, canker sores, thrush, leukoplakia, dry mouth, and gum and tooth problems.  

Programs + Services


Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

The Dentistry Department at Tufts MC in Boston provides dental care spanning oral and maxillofacial surgery, adult restorative dentistry and much more.
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Ear, Nose + Throat (ENT) - Head + Neck Surgery

Tufts Medical Center's Department of Otolaryngology (ENT) in Boston treats a variety of conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat and sinuses.
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Doctors + Care Team

Miriam O'Leary, MD, FACS

Miriam O'Leary, MD, FACS

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Title(s): Chair, Department of Otolaryngology, Tufts Medical Center; Otolaryngologist; Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Otolaryngology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-3030
Fax #: 617-636-1479

Head and neck cancer, management of thyroid cancer and hyperparathyroidism, head and neck reconstruction including microvascular techniques, management of radiation-related complications

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Richard O. Wein, MD, FACS

Richard O. Wein, MD, FACS

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Accepting New Patients

Virtual Appointments Available

Title(s): Chief, Division of Head and Neck Surgery; Associate Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Otolaryngology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-8711
Fax #: 617-636-1479

Head and neck surgical oncology, head and neck reconstruction, management of salivary and thyroid disorders, management of radiation-related complications, maxillofacial trauma, sleep apnea and sleep endoscopy

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Research + Clinical Trials


Validation of Elastic Scattering Spectroscopy for Intra-operative Margin Guidance during Oral Cancer Resection

We are doing a research study to test a technology called spectroscopy that uses a special light and computer to better “see” where cancer is during surgery. We want to see if it can make surgery for mouth and throat cancer more effective by letting the doctor know if there are any cancer cells left behind during surgery. 
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