DHY 205 – Oral Pathology

Terminology and Biopsy Procedures		2	0	0
	Describe oral pathology and its role in dentistry.
	Describe the relationship between general pathology and oral pathology.
	Describe differential diagnosis.
	Define terms common to medical and pathological descriptions.
	Define terms common to radiographic interpretation.
	Communicate with colleagues and other dental professionals utilizing appropriate terminology.
	Describe the purpose of a biopsy.
	Describe various biopsy techniques and applicability.
Inflammation, Repair, and Regeneration		2	0	0
	Describe inflammation, types of inflammation, the cells involved, their function, and the “cardinal signs” of inflammation.
	Describe the hemodynamic events involved in the inflammatory process.
	Define repair vs. regeneration.
	Describe types of wound healing and the repair processes involved.
	Discuss the results if inflammation or repair deviates from that normally expected.
Soft Tissue and Dental Anomalies		4	0	0
	Define the terms anomaly, genetic, and congenital.
	Describe abnormalities of soft tissue development, their etiologies, and the implications of these anomalies.
	Describe abnormalities in the number of teeth.
	Describe abnormalities in teeth size and teeth shape.
	Describe abnormalities of tooth structure.
	Describe abnormalities of tooth eruption.
Pathogenesis of Caries and Pulpal Pathology		2	0	0
	Defines caries and describe the caries process including various etiologies.
	Discuss pulpal pathosis and various etiologies.
	Discuss periapical pathology and its relationship to pulpal pathology.
Cysts and Tumors of the Head and Neck		11	0	0
	Define the terms cyst, pseudocyst, odontogenic cyst, developmental cyst, and fissural cysts.
	Discuss the development of cysts and their various etiologies.
	Describe the radiographic appearance of various cysts.
	Describe the treatment of various cysts and the sequelae of untreated cysts.
	Describe odontogenic and non-odontogenic tumors.
	Define the terms benign and malignant tumors.
	Describe the clinical and radiographic appearance of various odontogenic and non-odontogenic tumors.
	Discuss the various etiologies of odontogenic and non-odontogenic tumors.
	Discuss the treatment of odontogenic and non-odontogenic tumors and the sequelae if left untreated.
Systemic Conditions that Affect the Oral Structures		3	0	0
	Describe the manifestations of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism and their effects on the oral structures.
	Describe the manifestations of hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathyroidism and their effects on the oral structures.
	Define and describe the various types of diabetes mellitus and its effects on the oral structures.
	Define, name, and describe the results of increased and decreased function of the adrenal glands and the effects on the oral structures.
Infectious Diseases		3	0	0
	Discuss the various etiologies, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and treatment of bacterial, viral and fungal diseases.
	Identify the mode of transmission of these diseases and the aseptic techniques used to interrupt transmission.
Diseases of the Salivary Glands		3	0	0
	Define sialadenitis, sialodochitis and sialolithiasis.
	Define and describe various types of mucous retention phenomenon.
	Discuss the various salivary gland tumors and clinical presentations.
	Discuss the etiology and treatment of necrotizing sialometaplasia.
	Discuss the etiology and manifestations of Sjogren’s syndrome.
Diseases of Bone		2	0	0
	Describe the difference between osteoma and torus.
	Define and describe various diseases of bone, their etiologies and radiographic appearances.
	Describe the various treatment modalities of bone diseases.
Blood Dyscrasias		3	0	0
	Describe the cascading phenomenon of blood clotting.
	Identify various bleeding disorders, the cell type involved, the etiologies and treatment, and their implications during dental treatment.
	Describe the various malignancies of blood cells and their treatments.
Vesiculo-erosive and Autoimmune Diseases		3	0	0
	Define the terms vesiculo-erosive and autoimmune.
	Identify the etiology and discuss the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and treatment of various vesiculo-erosive and autoimmune diseases.
Genetic Diseases and Syndromes of the Head and Neck		2	0	0
	Define syndrome.
	Describe the genetic transmission of the various genetic diseases affecting the head and neck.
	Describe the manifestations of various syndromes and genetic diseases.
	Describe the management and treatment of various syndromes and genetic diseases.
	Identify the dental implications of various syndromes and genetic diseases.

Suggested Resources

Ibsen, O. & Phelan, J. (2004). Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist. (4^th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders.

Langlais, R. & Miller, C. (2003). Color Atlas of Common Oral Diseases. (3^rd ed.). Baltimore, MD: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Marx, R.& Stern, D. (2003). Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, a Rational for Diagnosis and Treatment, Quintessence Publishing Co, Inc.

Regezi, J., Sciubba, J. & Jordan, R. (2003). Oral Pathology, Clinical Pathologic Correlations (4^th ed.). Saunders.

Sapp, J., Eversole, L., & Wysocki, G. (2004). Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (2^nd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.

Competency Areas	Hours
Terminology and Biopsy Procedures	Class	4
Inflammation, Repair, and Regeneration	D. Lab	0
Soft Tissue and Dental Anomalies	P. Lab/O.B.I.	0
Pathogenesis of Caries and Pulpal Pathology	Credit	4
Cysts and Tumors of the Head and Neck
Systemic Conditions that Affect the Oral Structures
Infectious Diseases
Diseases of the Salivary Glands
Diseases of Bone
Blood Dyscrasias
Vesiculo-erosive and Autoimmune Diseases
Genetic Diseases and Syndromes of the Head and Neck

Prerequisite:	DHY 101, DHY 102
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