Patient presents with oral pain, a chief complaint of discomfort, aching, or soreness in the mouth. Location of oral pain includes tongue, gums, teeth, palate, jaw, or a combination of locations. Onset of oral pain is described as gradual or sudden. Duration is noted as acute, chronic, or intermittent.  Character of pain may be sharp, dull, throbbing, burning, or radiating.  Severity of pain is documented on a scale of 0-10, with 0 being no pain and 10 being the worst pain imaginable.  Associated symptoms may include swelling, redness, bleeding, difficulty chewing or swallowing, bad breath, altered taste, fever, headache, earache, or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain.  Differential diagnosis includes dental caries, periodontal disease, oral candidiasis, aphthous ulcers, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), trigeminal neuralgia, burning mouth syndrome, and oral cancer. Clinical examination findings may reveal dental plaque, gingivitis, periodontal pockets, oral lesions, trismus, lymphadenopathy, or tenderness to palpation.  Diagnostic procedures may include dental radiographs, panoramic x-ray, or oral biopsy.  Treatment plan may consist of pain management with over-the-counter analgesics like ibuprofen or acetaminophen, prescription medications for pain or infection, oral hygiene instructions, referral to a dentist or oral surgeon for specialized care, and follow-up as needed for further evaluation and management of oral pain symptoms.  Patient education provided regarding oral health and pain management strategies.