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Oral pathology is the specialty of dentistry and pathology which deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that investigates the causes, processes and effects of these diseases. The practice of oral pathology includes research, diagnosis of diseases using clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical or other examinations, and management of patients.
In the United States it is one of nine specialties officially  recognized by the American Dental Association and the federal government, and because of this it has its own national certifying board, the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology. Oral pathologists operate biopsy services for dental and medical professionals, and many also operate clinical diagnosis and management clinics (clinical oral pathology) as well as radiograph consultation services. Several national organizations of oral pathologists exist. In the U.S. the main national association is the American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology.
Department Activities:
- Teaching dental students and graduate dental students.
- Clinical diagnosis of oral and maxillofacial lesions and diseases at the Marquette University School of Dentistry Surgical Services Clinic.
- Collaborative research work with other departments and disciplines including Master of Science thesis for graduate dental students.
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