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 ulcers and inflammatory conditions, and oral cancer screenings. Dr Vargo’s 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 – Head and Neck Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
Primary Specialty
Oral Surgeon
GenderMale
EducationUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
ServicesRichard Vargo, DMD is an Oral Surgeon located in St. Louis, MO. An Oral Surgeon is trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases of the gums, teeth, and jaw. They can provide dental implants, wisdom tooth removal, jaw surgery, orthognathic surgery, tumor resection, revision procedures for TMJ, anatomical modeling, oral sedation and Rembrandt whitening.
Please call Richard Vargo, DMD at (314) 617-2500 to schedule an appointment in St. Louis, MO or to get more information.