Oral Diagnostic Sciences I

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This course introduces principles of general pathology, as well as soft tissue disorders of the oral and maxillofacial (OMF) area. The general pathology topics include cell and tissue injury, adaptation, and death; inflammation and repair, infectious disease, immunopathology, genetic disorders and neoplasia. These topics are necessary to facilitate the understanding of systemic abnormalities discussed in BMCR 5301 , BMGH 5301 , BMMS 5301 , BMRS 5301 , as well as specific OMF area disorders discussed in this course. The content and sequence are consistent with the Systems modules. Note that the musculoskeletal system is addressed in BMMS 5301, which ends in December, and the hematopoietic system is discussed in D2 Spring semester. Therefore, disorders of jaws and blood are not discussed in this course. The etiology, pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of disorders affecting soft tissues of the OMF area are included in this course, such as developmental abnormalities, injuries, infections, non-infectious inflammatory conditions and neoplastic disorders. Review of selected normal structure-function materials from D1 coursework is also required. The didactic portion consists of lectures and online content, followed by case-based seminars to reinforce lecture material and facilitate the development of skills in diagnosis. Lecture Hours: 5 Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to 2 times. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.