Oral Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine
Head
Professors
- Michael W. Finkelstein, Axel Ruprecht, Christopher A. Squier, Steven D. Vincent, Philip W. Wertz
Professors emeriti
- Daniel L. Hall, Harold L. Hammond
Adjunct professors
- Eva Dahl, Thomas P. Williams
Clinical professor
Associate professor
Clinical associate professors
- Ronald D. Elvers, Cindy L. Marek, Carrie McKnight
Assistant professor emeritus
Adjunct assistant professors
- Joanna L. Clancy, Carolyn P. Larsen, John A. Maxwell, Daniel S. Sarasin
Clinical assistant professors
- Veeratrishul Allareddy, Ruth D. Spieker, Sherry R. Timmons
Professional certificates: oral and maxillofacial pathology; oral and maxillofacial radiology
Graduate degree: M.S. in oral science
Web site: http://www.dentistry.uiowa.edu
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D.D.S. Student Training
The Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine teaches D.D.S. and other health care students about diseases that manifest in and around the oral and maxillofacial region. Students learn about the clinical, radiographic, laboratory, histopathologic, and therapeutic features of these diseases and about their etiology and natural history. They also study identification of systemic diseases through physical evaluation of patients.
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Graduate and Clinical Specialty Programs
- Master of Science in oral science
- Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Oral science involves the study of structure, function, and diseases of the oral and maxillofacial region. 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 department's programs are diverse and flexible, allowing students to obtain advanced clinical, didactic, and research-related education while pursuing a Master of Science and certificate.
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Master of Science and Certificates
The Master of Science program in oral 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.
Students may choose to pursue a joint program, earning a Master of Science degree and a certificate in their M.S. track area (Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology or 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 Accreditation of the American Dental Association, the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, or the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
All graduate students in oral science pursue comprehensive study of basic biologic and health sciences in preparation for teaching and research. They must complete the courses listed below, including the core courses and the basic science and departmental courses listed for their M.S. track. They also must prepare and submit a thesis based on the results of research conducted during their course of study.
CORE COURSES
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY TRACK
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY TRACK
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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.
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 is required.
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Facilities
Facilities reserved for the Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine include a radiology special procedures area; an interpretation room; a surgical oral pathology laboratory; a clinical pathology laboratory with areas for histopathology; and a seminar room for small groups of graduate and undergraduate students.
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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Courses
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For D.D.S. Students
| 086:120 (OPRM:8120) Fundamentals of Oral Radiology | 1 s.h. |
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Methods of clinical, radiographic examination, record keeping; correlation of basic, clinical sciences.
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| 086:145 (OPRM:8245) Introduction to Clinical Oral Radiology | 1 s.h. |
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Principles, techniques of diagnosis, radiology, clinical pathology in clinical practice.
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| 086:155 (OPRM:8355) Systemic Disease Manifestations | 1 s.h. |
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Clinical medicine for dental students; basic information for patient evaluation.
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| 086:160 (OPRM:8360) Clinical Oral Diagnosis | 1 s.h. |
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Diagnosis of orofacial diseases by clinical, laboratory, radiographic and treatment planning methods; clinical case analysis.
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| 086:161 (OPRM:8361) Clinical Oral Radiology | arr. |
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Making and processing intraoral, extraoral radiographs; principles of radiographic interpretation.
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| 086:165 (OPRM:8365) Clinical Oral Pathology | 1 s.h. |
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Oral and maxillofacial diseases: integration of the clinical, historical, radiographic features; therapeutic management.
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For Graduate and Certificate Students
Courses offered by the graduate programs in oral science are listed in the Oral Science section of the Catalog.
| 086:200 (OPRM:5200) Stomatology Literature Review | arr. |
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Current literature in oral and maxillofacial pathology and radiology; presentation of graduate student research; development of lectures or seminars for D.D.S. or graduate students, or continuing education for peers and practicing dentists.
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| 086:225 (OPRM:5225) Manifestations of Oral and Paraoral Disease | arr. |
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Clinical experience in diagnosing, managing patients.
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| 086:226 (OPRM:5226) Physical, Laboratory, and Historical Features of Disease | arr. |
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Head and neck diseases, abnormalities.
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| 086:227 (OPRM:5227) Surgical Oral Pathology | 1 s.h. |
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Experience in day‑to‑day operations of surgical oral pathology laboratory; advanced training in histopathologic diagnosis of oral and maxillofacial diseases. Corequisites: 086:240 (OPRM:5240), if not taken as a prerequisite.
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| 086:228 (OPRM:5228) Introduction to Surgical Oral Pathology | 1 s.h. |
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Day‑to‑day operations of surgical oral pathology laboratory; histopathologic diagnosis of oral and maxillofacial diseases.
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| 086:230 (OPRM:5230) Research in Oral Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine | arr. |
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Includes thesis preparation.
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| 086:238 (OPRM:5238) Introduction to Histopathology | 1 s.h. |
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Case studies; histopathologic diagnosis of diseases that affect oral and maxillofacial region.
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| 086:240 (OPRM:5240) Histopathology | 1 s.h. |
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Case studies; advanced training in histopathologic diagnosis of diseases that affect oral and maxillofacial region. Corequisites: 089:202 (ORDN:5202), if not taken as a prerequisite.
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| 086:241 (OPRM:5241) Hospital Oral Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine | arr. |
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Management of patient consultations, diagnosis, therapy at a hospital‑based dental service.
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| 086:242 (OPRM:5242) Clinical Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology | arr. |
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Radiologic manifestations of diseases; emphasis on craniofacial complex.
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| 086:243 (OPRM:5243) Practical Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology | arr. |
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Clinic participation; supervision of dental and dental hygiene students, review of their cases; participation in clinical radiology conferences, laboratory exercises.
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| 086:244 (OPRM:5244) Technical Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology | arr. |
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Experience with technical maintenance of darkroom, clinical equipment; troubleshooting under supervision of radiology staff.
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| 086:245 (OPRM:5245) Head and Neck Radiology | arr. |
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Hospital‑based rotation in diagnostic radiology with participation in interpretation sessions; CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound.
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| 086:246 (OPRM:5246) Craniofacial Radiology | arr. |
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Hospital‑based rotation in diagnostic radiology; exposure to interpretive sessions on ultrasound, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine.
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| 086:256 (OPRM:5256) Advanced Oral Pathology | 1 s.h. |
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Diseases involving orofacial organs; emphasis on bibliographic research, biodynamic analysis of pathologic processes, diagnostic interpretation; content adapted to student interests. Requirements: graduate standing in oral pathology.
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| 086:300 (OPRM:9300) Oral Pathology Certificate Program | 0 s.h. |
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Advanced dental clinical and didactic education; nondegree program toward eligibility for board certification in oral and maxillofacial pathology.
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| 086:301 (OPRM:9301) Oral Radiology Certificate Program | 0 s.h. |
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Advanced dental clinical, didactic education; nondegree program toward eligibility for board certification in oral and maxillofacial radiology.
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