Dr Alan Mighell

Primary Designation | Senior Lecturer in Oral Medicine |
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GMC Code | 4515056 |
GDC Code | 65814 |
Telephone Number | (0113) 343 4583 |
Special Interests | Clinical Care Interest: - General Oral Medicine specialist practice where the emphasis is on non-surgical care. - The scope of practice is diverse and includes: a. Oral mucosal disease [including white patches, red patches, ulcers or swellings]; b. Salivary gland disease [including dryness and enlarged salivary glands]; and c. Non-tooth-related orofacial pain [including burning mouth syndrome and trigeminal neuralgia]. Care involves other specialists in dentistry or in medical specialties, as required. Clinical Training Interest: - The delivery of quality specialty training in Oral Medicine in preparing future specialists and consultants. - The delivery of simulation training for the dental team with respect to the acutely unwell person (medical emergencies). Research Interest: - The study of the genetic (gene) causes of abnormal tooth enamel as a way of understanding how human hard tissues are made and can go wrong. |