PATHOLOGY

1.00 credits

This course teaches disease mechanisms with emphasis on systemic pathology relevant to dental care. Students study cellular injury, inflammation, neoplasia, and organ-specific conditions. Clinical correlations highlight oral implications, diagnostic reasoning, and pathology terminology. The course prepares students for safe treatment of medically complex patients and supports clinical decision-making. Prerequisite(s): Registration in Year 1 of the Doctor of Dental Surgery Program.