Biomedical Sciences & Oral Pathology

Catalog description

This block will reacquaint the residents with fundamental topics in biomedical sciences. Topics will include: • Head and Neck Anatomy • Cell Biophysiology • Bone Biology and Histology • Oral Cells and Tissues • Oral Microbiology and Immunology • Oral and Maxillofacial Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases • Neoplasia and Diseases of Systems • Pain Management Emphasis in this block is placed on diseases of the oral cavity, with a thorough review of the genetic, clinical and radiographic signs and markers for each disease. Residents will be expected to fully comprehend the most common pathologies encountered by oral health care providers, including diagnosis and treatment options for such pathologies.