Introduction to
Oral Pathology
DR MEESHA ABID
BDS, RDS, CHPE, MPHIL ORAL PATHOLOGY (NUMS)
,LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lecture, students should be able to:
1. Define Oral Pathology – Understand its scope and importance in
diagnosing oral and maxillofacial diseases.
2. Classify Oral Diseases – Differentiate between hard and soft
tissue lesions.
3. Identify Clinical Features – Recognize site, morphology, color,
and size variations in oral lesions.
4. Describe Diagnostic Methods – Explain the role of clinical,
radiographic, and histopathological examination.
5. Understand Histopathology – Learn the tissue processing steps,
from biopsy to microscopic diagnosis.
6. Discuss Diagnostic Aids – Explore exfoliative cytology, vital
dyes, and biopsy techniques.
, INTRODUCTION
Oral pathology, also known as oral and maxillofacial
pathology, is a specialty focused on diagnosing and
studying diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial
regions, including the mouth, jaws, and face.
According to the American Dental Association, oral
and maxillofacial pathology is "the specialty of
dentistry and pathology which deals with the nature,
identification, and management of diseases affecting
the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that
investigates the causes, processes and effects of
these diseases
Oral Pathology
DR MEESHA ABID
BDS, RDS, CHPE, MPHIL ORAL PATHOLOGY (NUMS)
,LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lecture, students should be able to:
1. Define Oral Pathology – Understand its scope and importance in
diagnosing oral and maxillofacial diseases.
2. Classify Oral Diseases – Differentiate between hard and soft
tissue lesions.
3. Identify Clinical Features – Recognize site, morphology, color,
and size variations in oral lesions.
4. Describe Diagnostic Methods – Explain the role of clinical,
radiographic, and histopathological examination.
5. Understand Histopathology – Learn the tissue processing steps,
from biopsy to microscopic diagnosis.
6. Discuss Diagnostic Aids – Explore exfoliative cytology, vital
dyes, and biopsy techniques.
, INTRODUCTION
Oral pathology, also known as oral and maxillofacial
pathology, is a specialty focused on diagnosing and
studying diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial
regions, including the mouth, jaws, and face.
According to the American Dental Association, oral
and maxillofacial pathology is "the specialty of
dentistry and pathology which deals with the nature,
identification, and management of diseases affecting
the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that
investigates the causes, processes and effects of
these diseases
