DENT 5443 Oral Pathology II Head and Neck

This course advances the study of oral and maxillofacial pathology with an emphasis on head and neck conditions impacting dental practice. Content covers salivary gland diseases (inflammatory, obstructive, and neoplastic), soft tissue and jawbone pathology (cysts and tumors), developmental anomalies, and oral cancer. Students integrate clinical features with histopathology and radiographic findings to formulate differential diagnoses, determine indications for biopsy, and plan referrals. Risk factor counseling, staging principles, and interprofessional communication are emphasized. Clinical vignettes and image-based exercises strengthen diagnostic reasoning and documentation.

Credits

2