Oral medicine abroad at Asensio Advanced Dentistry in Valencia is led by Dr. Lucía Asensio Romero, specialist in oral medicine and clinical diagnosis of all diseases of the mouth, oral mucous membranes and maxillofacial region.
Oral medicine covers conditions that fall outside routine dental treatment — viral and fungal infections, pre-malignant lesions, mucous membrane disorders and systemic diseases with oral manifestations. UK patients who have been referred to specialist services, or who have unresolved oral conditions, can be assessed and treated at Asensio in a single visit to Valencia.
The first consultation is completely free. Call us on 0800 048 8058 or email office@dentalasensio.co.uk to book.
Conditions treated in oral medicine at Asensio
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Viral infections | Herpetic stomatitis, recurrent labial herpes, herpes zoster, hand-foot-mouth disease |
| Fungal infections | Candidiasis (muguet, chronic, angular cheilitis), histoplasmosis |
| Dermatological conditions | Lichen planus, pemphigus vulgaris, multiform erythema, contact stomatitis |
| Mucous membrane alterations | Leucoplakia, erythroplasia, fissured tongue, black hairy tongue, Fordyce disease |
| Benign tumours | Epulis, pyogenic granuloma, haemangioma, mucocele, lymphangioma |
| Pre-malignant lesions | Actinic cheilitis, nicotinic stomatitis, leucoplakia — biopsy and follow-up |
| Malignant lesions | Squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma — diagnosis and referral |
| Systemic diseases with oral manifestations | Behçet disease, Crohn disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, histiocytosis X |
What oral medicine involves at Asensio
Oral medicine at Asensio uses detailed clinical history, full oral exploration and complementary diagnostic techniques — including biopsy, diagnostic imaging and laboratory analysis — to establish a definite diagnosis. Treatment is fundamentally clinical and pharmacological, addressing conditions that do not require surgery or prosthetics.
Prevention is a key component — in particular oral cancer prevention for patients over 50 who are regular alcohol and tobacco consumers. Annual oral examinations are recommended for this group. Early detection of pre-malignant lesions significantly improves prognosis.
Frequently asked questions
What type of patient benefits most from an oral medicine specialist?
Patients with oral conditions that have not responded to routine dental treatment, patients with systemic diseases affecting the mouth, immunocompromised patients, and patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy who require specialist oral management.
Can oral medicine conditions be diagnosed and treated in one visit?
Many conditions can be assessed and treated in a single visit to Valencia. Where a biopsy is required, results typically take 1–2 weeks and can be communicated remotely. We will give you a clear plan at the free consultation.
Is a biopsy painful?
Oral biopsies are performed under local anaesthetic and are typically a quick, straightforward procedure. Post-procedure discomfort is usually mild and resolves within a few days.
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- Oral surgery abroad — surgical conditions requiring intervention
- How dental tourism in Spain works — planning your trip to Valencia
