Introduction to Oral Pathology

3 credits · Professional

This course with be an introduction to the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical presentation of diseases affecting the head and neck, with emphasis placed on conditions affecting the epithelium, connective tissue, benign bone lesions and odontogenic pathologies. Microscopic characteristics will be reviewed where appropriate. Emphasis is placed on recognition of abnormalities, clinical work up to establish diagnosis/differential diagnosis, and management of the more common oral diseases. Appropriate topics in oral medicine and interpretation of oral radiology will be included. This course is designed to provide the student with a solid foundation to lead into DENT3810 Oral Pathology, Medicine and Oral radiology.