Dr. David Gandy, DDS

Dr. Richard J. Vargo specializes in clinical oral and maxillofacial pathology. He offers diagnosis and management of oral diseases, including mouth sores and inflammation, yeast and fungal infections, diminished saliva production and dry mouth, and precancerous lesions. He performs soft tissue biopsies, steroid therapy for oral ulcersand inflammatory conditions,and oral cancer screenings. Dr. Vargo&rsquos research interests include oral ulcers, dental abnormalities, oral manifestations of HIV and syphilis, and oral effects of cannabis use. Dr. Vargo is an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology &ndash Head and Neck Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He also serves in the Department of Pathology, Oral Biopsy Service. His professional memberships include: American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, American Academy of Oral Medicine, American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, Greater St. Louis Dental Society andOmicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.

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