This course introduces dental students to the study of oral diseases and their
manifestations in the oral and maxillofacial region. Students will develop an
understanding of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, and management of
various oral diseases and disorders. Topics covered include the classification and
pathogenesis of oral diseases, oral manifestations of systemic diseases, immune
mediated oral diseases, infectious diseases, precancerous lesions, and oral cancer.
Students will be able to recognize and diagnose oral lesions through the analysis of
clinical presentation, histopathology, and radiographic findings. The course also
emphasizes the importance of accurate microscopic examination and histopathological
interpretation in oral biopsy samples.
- Teacher: Mohammed Khalid