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Dentistry: Oral & Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences

Definition of Oral Maxillofacial Pathology

Per the American Dental Association, "Oral maxilliofacial pathology" is the specialty of dentistry and discipline of pathology that 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 and diagnosis of diseases using clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical, or other examinations. 

Oral Maxillofacial Pathology Organizations

 

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  • The AAMP is an association of prosthodontists who are engaged in the art and science of maxillofacial prosthetics. Our mission is to accumulate and disseminate knowledge and experience; and, to promote and maintain research programs involving methods, techniques and devices used in maxillofacial prosthetics. The Academy is devoted to the study and practice of methods used to habilitate esthetics and function of patients with acquired, congenital and developmental defects of the head and neck; and of methods used to maintain the oral health of patients exposed to cancer-cidal doses of radiation or cytotoxic drugs.
  • The American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) Mission is as follows: an organization of dentists and other health care professionals, is dedicated to alleviating pain and suffering through the promotion of excellence in education, research and patient care in the field of orofacial pain and associated disorders.
  • The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), the professional organization representing more than 9,000 oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the United States, supports its members' ability to practice their specialty through education, research and advocacy. AAOMS members comply with rigorous continuing education requirements and submit to periodic office evaluations, assuring the public that office procedures and personnel meet stringent national standards.
  • Children born with cleft lip, cleft palate, and/or other craniofacial differences may require individualized treatment into adulthood. Their care is best managed when a team of specialists works with the family to develop and follow a treatment plan. ACPA is dedicated to team care and to optimizing outcomes for patients.

 

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