Locations
Christiana Dental Spa and Wellness Center
Newark, DE
About
Bio
I am a dentist specially trained in Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Facial Pain/TMJ, medically complex patients and in the oral systemic connection. I love to help people and have traveled with Partners for Peace, Health Volunteers Overseas, Operation Smile, Climb for a Cause and have consulted with the Peace Corps.
I retired after 33 years being full time at a major hospital system. I am visiting profession at universities in the US and several international universities. I am a past president of the American Academy of Oral Medicine and have been officer of several groups.
I am now in private practice limited to patients with special unusual problems and oral systemic relations besides facial pain and pathology. I am located in Wilmington/Newark Delaware
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Pathology
Dentistry
Pain Management
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
12 Answers
0 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Armanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Lesion of tongue: A white patch can be a sign of diagnosis that ranges from chronic tongue biting to cancer.
We would need a complete medical history and medications y... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Armanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
thyroid: Altered thyroid function may cause macroglossia. This is generally effects the entire tongue. For one sided swelling - you should get it checked with ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Armanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Tongue bite: Impossible to answer without complete history/exam.A bite can lead to problems like infection.You should see a doctor/dentist. Before you go you may t... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Armanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Colored tongue: Impossible to answer without complete history. Discoloration of the tongue can be from many causes-often the color of a liquid or food. It is often ca... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Armanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Sleep apnea: Impossible to answer withou complete history.Your diagnosis should be based on a sleep study by your md. Cpap, bipap, etc are gold standards, but weig... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Armanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Bad breath: Impossible to answer without a complete history.Mucus;cold can be a sign of post nasal drip-this can cause bad breath. Other causes can be systemic di... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Armanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Medium rhomoid area: It is impossible to diagnosis without a complete exam and history. It sounds as you are describing what we call 'median rhomboid glossitis'. This is i... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Armanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Need examination: It is impossible to diagnosis without a complete exam and history. If you are describing a white line about next to crowns of teeth on cheek it may be... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Armanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Lupus: Dry mouth is related to lupus. Involment of the salivary glands, a side effect of your meds, or systemic effects of lupus may lead to the dryness, es... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Armanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
taste: Many causes lead altered taste. Included are disease in the mouth - especially periodontal. Restorations in the mouth may alter taste. Medications may... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Armanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Multiple problems: With your medical problems-see your md. This may be a major problem. The toothache and bruxism is secondary to the medical problems. Once those are ch... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Armanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Geographic tongue: Geographic tongue is common. It can look like a map. It is also called migratory glossitis because it tends to move.... It is not a major problem but ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
3
Recommendations
23
Thank you notes
Mar 20, 2015
Great doc!!
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Arm is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Arm is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
This made me feel good. Thanks! I had a brain tumor removed in Dec 9, 2014, should I still be having pain in my head and experiencing tenderness.?
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Graduated 1972MD
Residency
PENNSYLVANIA HOSP OF THE UNIV OF PA HEALTH SYS
Completed 1976
Residency
philadelphia General Hospital
Completed 1973
Awards
Voted "Top Dentists in Delaware" by Delaware Today
Award for health care by Mayor City of Wilmington
Affiliations
Past Preseident, American Academy Oral Medicine
American Pain Society
Special Care Dentistry Association
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions, provide medical advice, write prescriptions, and more.
Answer emailed
in 24 hours or less