Histopathology & Cytopathology

Oral and maxillofacial pathology focuses on the diagnosis, clinical management and investigation of diseases that affect the oral cavity and surrounding maxillofacial structures. Including epithelial tissues, salivary gland, bone and soft tissue pathologies. It also intersects with the field of dental pathology. It also refers to the diseases of the mouth, jaw and orofacial skin related structures such as salivary glands, temporomandibular joints, facial muscles and perioral skin. Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association,  General pathology methods are of great importance to biomedical research into disease, wherein they are sometimes referred to as "experimental" or "investigative" pathology. Medical imaging is also central in supplying the biometric data necessary to establish baseline features of anatomy and physiology. It is sometimes considered to be a specialty of dentistry and pathology.