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Gain the expertise to diagnose a wide range of oral and maxillofacial conditions and learn a wide range of histopathological and laboratory techniques used to carry out the latest research into oral diseases<br>This course is unique and focuses on oral and maxillofacial pathology, so you can gain specialist knowledge of diseases and disorders that affect the tissues and organs of the mouth, jaws, face and neck.<br><br>You will develop a working knowledge of the diagnostic process by studying lesions to help you understand the role they play in diagnosis, and also key techniques such as light microscopy. You will be introduced to histopathological techniques used in the diagnostic laboratory, from the processing and preparation of tissue to staining and immunohistochemistry. You will also study the latest laboratory techniques used in oral health disease research and be introduced to recent advances in tissue engineering and regenerative dentistry.<br>Throughout the degree, you will be trained to use digital and light microscopy to assess a variety of oral specimens and identify when more information or procedures are needed to confirm a diagnosis. As you progress, you will study less common lesions, and explore the role of oral pathologists in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.<br><br>Your career<br>This course is great preparation for further study in oral pathology, for example, a PhD.<br>It can also help you to take your career in dentistry to the next level by giving you a better understanding of common and significant oral pathological lesions and conditions, and the experience to work out the next steps in making more complex diagnoses.