Unfortunately, most of us don’t really know anything about it. Oral pathology is the science that looks at the mouth, and all of the things that can go wrong. It’s a specialization within dentistry, but did you know that it also overlaps with a medical ENT specialist in some areas?
Oral pathology covers many different things. One way to divide oral disorders is by congenital defects - those that a person is born with, and acquired defects - those that develop over time. Did you know that some conditions are diseases, like cancer or cold sores, while others can result from trauma or other causes? If you know these facts, then try your hand at some of our quizzes and see if you’re a real expert!
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