Oral Medicine

Dr. Alexandra Howell Doss

Dr. Alexandra Howell Doss

We are excited to expand our scope of care by welcoming Dr. Alexandra Howell Doss, a specialist in Oral Medicine, to our practice, where she will be seeing patients exclusively at our West End location.

Oral Medicine is a recognized ADA specialty that bridges the gap between medicine and dentistry. This specialty addresses non-dental conditions of the mouth, jaws, and salivary glands, as well as oral health complications related to systemic medical conditions.

Dr. Doss works closely with strongpatients and referring clinicians to manage complex conditions, including:

  • Mucosal & Auto-immune Conditions: oral lichen planus, aphthous ulcers (canker sores), glossitis, and oral autoimmune disorders
  • Potentially Malignant Lesions: Evaluation and monitoring of leukoplakia/erythroplakia and other oral potentially malignant disorders
  • Biopsies: Diagnostic consultations and tissue biopsies for unexplained oral lesions
  • Persistent Oral Infections: Recurrent candidiasis (thrush), herpes simplex, and other complex oral infections
  • Salivary Gland Disorders: Dry mouth (xerostomia), Sjögren’s Disease, and salivary issues caused by medication or radiation therapy
  • Systemic & Treatment Side Effects: Oral complications from cancer therapies, medications or underlying systemic illnesses
  • Complex Chronic Pain: Burning Mouth Symptoms/Syndrome, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), and neuropathic facial pain