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Oral Medicine is a specialized field in dentistry dedicated to diagnosing and treating orofacial conditions without surgery. The University of Washington's Oral Medicine Department aims to be an international frontrunner in addressing disorders of the orofacial region that require interdisciplinary care bridging medicine and dentistry. The training integrates dental and medical knowledge, equipping graduates to deliver comprehensive care for patients with orofacial conditions, systemic disease symptoms affecting the mouth, treatment-related oral complications, and other medical factors impacting dental treatment. The postgraduate program focuses on cultivating specialists skilled in research, clinical diagnosis, and treatment of orofacial disorders, preparing them for careers in academia, research, or specialized clinical practice.