General & Oral Pathology

(3 Credits)

The General & Oral Pathology course for dental hygiene students integrates general and oral pathology and presents a broad range of oral pathologic conditions. The course includes diseases that may occur in the oral and maxillofacial region and discusses the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical/radiographic presentation and microscopic appearance. Diagnostic criteria and treatment modalities are also included. Prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Oral Embryology and Histology, and Principles of Dental Hygiene II Lecture and Clinic) (Fall, Summer)