DHYG-227 General and Oral Pathology

3 cr.

An introduction to general and oral pathology with an emphasis on diseases affecting the oral region, including the principles of inflammation and healing; developmental disturbances; the pathology of dental caries; dental and oral abnormalities; bacterial, viral and mycotic diseases; oral injuries and neoplasms. Premalignant lesions and their differences from common benign conditions are emphasized.
Prerequisites: DHYG-110, DHYG-112, DHYG-113, DHYG-114, DHYG-115, and DHYG-217
Corequisites: DHYG-222, DHYG-223, DHYG-224, DHYG-231
Offered: Spring