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DENTPC 534

Introduction to Oral Pathology

Course Director: Hiba Qari
Credits: 3
Quarters/Yr of Program: Spring / 1

Course Overview

This is the first of a three-course series in oral and maxillofacial pathology that spans the first year and second years. The course introduces students to basic terminology used to study and describe oral maxillofacial diseases and conditions, and their signs and symptoms. Many of these represent oral manifestations of systemic disease. Students will build on their biomedical foundational knowledge as they explore pathological processes that affect the orofacial soft tissues. By the end of the course, as future members of interprofessional teams, students will have a deeper appreciation of the reciprocal interactions between oral health and overall health and disease.

Learning Objectives

The student who successfully completes this course will be able to:

1. Describe oral and maxillofacial diseases.
2. Identify oral and maxillofacial disease pathogenesis.
3. Formulate a working differential diagnosis.
4. Appropriately manage diseases within the scope of a general practitioner.
5. Refer oral and maxillofacial diseases that are beyond the scope of a general practitioner.
6. Describe how to handle a pathology specimen from collection to delivery.

UWSOD Competencies: C-01, C-02, C-09, CE-07, C-06, CE-02, C-14, C-12, C-31, C-05, C-11, C-30, C-24, C-25, C-20

Date last updated: 2025-03-11

DENTPC 574

Oral Pathology 2

Course Director: Ali Pourian
Credits: 4
Quarters/Yr of Program: Winter / 2

Course Overview

In this course, students apply their oral pathology knowledge to clinical cases. They sharpen their preclinical skills by diagnosing lesions and formulating management plans, which then prepares them for patient care. The course has a clinical-pathologic conference (CPC) format. It emphasizes active learning and encourages two-way discussion.

Learning Objectives

The student who successfully completes this course will be able to:

1. Describe the clinical and radiographic appearance of lesions.
2. Describe the etiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of oral and maxillofacial diseases.
3. Formulate a clinical differential diagnosis with a working diagnosis.
4. Recognize classic histopathological features of key oral and maxillofacial conditions.
5. Generate a referral for appropriate consultations and diagnostic tests/procedures.
6. Describe the steps for managing a biopsy in general dental practice from case selection to action on the pathologic diagnosis.
7. Recommend a prevention and treatment/management plan (including referral if appropriate) for common oral conditions within the scope of practice of a general dentist.
8. Recommend a prevention and treatment/management plan (including referral if appropriate) for oral manifestations of systemic conditions.

UWSOD Competencies: C-01, C-10, C-02, C-09, CE-07, C-06, CE-02, CE-03, C-03, CE-06, C-04, C-08, C-15, C-07, C-14, C-28, C-12, C-13, C-31, C-16, C-29, C-17, C-05, C-11, C-30, C-24, C-25

Date last updated: 2025-01-04

DENTPC 554

Oral Pathology 1

Course Director: Hiba Qari
Credits: 2
Quarters/Yr of Program: Summer / 2

Course Overview

This is the second course in a three-part oral pathology series that introduces students to diseases of the oral cavity, bridging dentistry and medicine. The course is structured into two main sections: soft tissue lesions and intraosseous (bone-related) diseases of the jaws. Lectures will focus on the most common and clinically significant conditions, covering each disease’s etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, relevant laboratory findings, diagnostic challenges, and prognosis.

Learning Objectives

The student who successfully completes this course will be able to:

1. Recognize oral and maxillofacial diseases.
2. Identify oral and maxillofacial disease pathogenesis.
3. Investigate oral and maxillofacial clinical problems to reach a working differential diagnosis.
4. Appropriately manage diseases within the scope of a general practitioner.
5. Refer oral and maxillofacial diseases that are beyond the scope of a general practitioner.

UWSOD Competencies: C-01, C-03, CE-06, C-02, C-09, CE-07, C-06, C-05, C-11, C-30, C-12, C-31,
C-17, C-24, C-25

Date last updated: 2025-06-23