Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is a book for osteopaths, osteopathic manual practitioners, and therapists with a thorough knowledge of cranial anatomy and cranial manual techniques. It would also be helpful for burning mouth sufferers because it contains research on the causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment of the condition.

The book is well-researched and contains over 350 references. The book covers the primary and secondary causes and the pathophysiology of BMS. It also describes the cranial nerve injuries that can lead to the BMS dysfunction.

There are guidelines for the assessment of this condition including history taking, functional testing, and palpatory procedures. Diagnostic recommendations are also indicated. There is a large section on the treatment options including medications, acupuncture, laser, and osteopathic techniques for each of the twelve cranial nerves.

A little about Anne, who we are proud to call a friend for over 30 years, both professionally and personally.

Anne Hartley
BPHE, CAT(C), D.O.M.P., D.Sc.O.  Professor Emeritus

A prominent Canadian athletic therapist, osteopathic manual practitioner, teacher and author, Anne is well recognized for her knowledge and understanding of therapeutic modalities and manual therapy. She graduated from the Canadian College of Osteopathy in 1999. She is a retired professor of 32 years in the Athletic Therapy Program at Sheridan College – in Toronto Canada, and has lectured extensively in both Canada and the United States – over 300 workshops. She has been awarded the status of Professor Emeritus from Sheridan College. She has been a member of the Canadian medical teams for several Pan Am, Olympic, Paralympic and International games. Anne was awarded the Hall of Fame with the Canadian Athletic Therapist Association.