DHYG 328A General and Oral Pathology
This is a lecture, clinical pathologic conference format course. This course presents the principles of general pathology with topics including developmental, metabolic, and degenerative diseases, specific immune and inflammatory responses with emphasis on recognizing abnormalities and their impact on dental treatment. The diagnostic process and recognition of numerous head and neck disorders follows the study of general pathology. Knowledge of the presentation and sequelae of abnormal conditions enables the dental hygiene student to apply basics of pathology to allow for optimal diagnosis and management of patients with systemic disease.