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Oral Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine Head: Steven D. Vincent
Professors: Michael W. Finkelstein, Axel Ruprecht, Christopher A. Squier, Steven D. Vincent, Philip W. Wertz
Professors emeriti: Harold L. Hammond, William J. Hausler
Adjunct professors: Eva Dahl, Thomas P. Williams
Adjunct professor emeritus: Daniel L. Hall
Clinical professor: John W. Hellstein
Associate professor: Karen A. Baker
Associate professors (clinical): Ronald D. Elvers, Cindy L. Marek, Carrie McKnight, Patricia K. Meredith
Assistant professor: Zoya B. Kurago
Assistant professors emeriti: George C. Kienzle, Francis H. Sippy
Assistant professors (clinical): Ruth D. Spieker, Sherry R. Timmons
Adjunct assistant professors: Marcello G.P. Cavalcanti, John A. Maxwell, Dennis Rose, Daniel S. Sarasin
Graduate degree: M.S. in Stomatology
Graduate nondegree programs: Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Web site: http://www.dentistry.uiowa.edu Professional Program The department teaches D.D.S. and other health care students about diseases that manifest in and about the oral cavity. Students learn about the clinical, radiographic, laboratory, histopathologic, and therapeutic features of these diseases as well as their etiology and natural history. They also study identification of systemic diseases through physical evaluation of patients. Graduate Programs The department offers a Master of Science in stomatology with two tracks: oral and maxillofacial pathology, and oral and maxillofacial radiology. It also offers a certificate in each of the two tracks. The graduate programs are diverse and flexible, allowing students to obtain advanced clinical, didactic, and research-related education while pursuing a Master of Science. Students also may choose to apply for acceptance to the College of Dentistry graduate programs in oral science (see Oral Science in the Catalog). Master of Science, Certificates Stomatology is the science of structure, function, and disease of the oral cavity. Study methods include examination of related histories, evaluation of clinical signs and symptoms, and use of biochemical, microscopic, and radiologic procedures to establish a diagnosis and plan for therapeutic management. The Master of Science requires a minimum of 30 s.h. of graduate credit. Students choose one of two tracks--oral and maxillofacial pathology, or oral and maxillofacial radiology. All M.S. students pursue comprehensive study of basic biologic and health sciences in preparation for teaching and research. All M.S. candidates prepare and submit a thesis based on the results of research conducted during their course of study. Students also may pursue a joint program, earning a Master of Science in stomatology and a certificate in their M.S. track area (M.S. in stomatology and Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, or M.S. in stomatology and Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology). Each joint program combines the minimum requirements of the M.S. and the certificate; completion time usually is 36 to 48 months. The educational requirements of each certificate program meet the requirements for preparation of dental specialists set by the Commission on Dental Education of the American Dental Association and the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. All graduate students must complete the core courses below. They also must complete the basic science and departmental courses appropriate to their track, as listed below. CORE COURSES
| 068:199 Basic Otolaryngologic Science |
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| 069:206 Medical Pathology II |
5 s.h. |
| 086:200 Stomatology Literature Review |
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| 086:226 Physical, Laboratory, and Historical Features of Disease |
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| 086:230 Research in Oral Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine |
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| 086:242 Clinical Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology |
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| 111:202 Research Protocol Seminar |
2 s.h. |
| 111:212 Statistical Methods for Dental Research |
3 s.h. |
| 151:210 Dental Sciences Research Methodology |
2 s.h. |
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY TRACK
| 086:225 Manifestations of Oral and Paraoral Disease |
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| 086:227 Surgical Oral Pathology |
1 s.h. |
| 086:241 Hospital Oral Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine |
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| 151:220 Pathophysiology of Skin and Oral Mucosa |
2 s.h. |
| 151:230 Pathophysiology of Salivary Glands and Saliva |
2 s.h. |
| 151:275 Oral Microbiology and Immunology |
2 s.h. |
| 151:280 Advanced Dental Therapeutics |
1 s.h. |
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY TRACK
| 077:308 Research: Special Topics |
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| 086:243 Practical Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology |
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| 086:244 Technical Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology |
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| 086:245 Head and Neck Radiology |
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Admission Applicants must have successfully completed an accredited program leading to the D.D.S. or D.M.D., or a foreign equivalent, and must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College. They must have a cumulative g.p.a. of at least 3.00 (or foreign equivalent) to be considered for admission. All applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. International applicants whose first language is not English must present a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The department's faculty makes final decisions on acceptance of applicants who meet the requirements for admission. A personal interview may be required. Facilities Facilities reserved for the Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine include a radiology special procedures area, an interpretation room, seminar rooms, a surgical oral pathology laboratory, and a clinical pathology laboratory. In addition, the College of Dentistry has joint-use research laboratories that are well equipped and staffed for conducting research involving histology, histochemistry, materials technology, radiobiology, ultrastructure, and electron probe analysis and quantification.
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