Dentistry: Diagnostic Sciences

Diagnostic Sciences Guide 

The Diagnostic Sciences Guide highlights recommended Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology resources and materials from the Baylor Health Sciences Library. The guide is intended to serve both students and clinicians in their education, research, and patient care efforts.

Metwalli KH, Khan SA, Krom BP, Jabra-Rizk MA. Streptococcus mutans, Candida albicans, and the human mouth: a sticky situation. PLoS Pathog. 2013;9(10). Epub 2013 Oct 17. Review. License:Creative Commons BY 4.0

The Department of Diagnostic Sciences has three divisions: Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology, and Oral Radiology, all with their own director and teaching programs.

Pathology is responsible for all teaching of general and oral pathology to dental, dental hygiene and graduate students; provides consultation and biopsy services to the College and the professional community, and has a residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.

Radiology is responsible for all imaging programs and through the Imaging Center a service to dental professionals.

Oral Diagnosis combines teaching with patient screening, evaluation and treatment planning for the College as well as a limited care treatment clinic. 

Click here for a listing of Scopus-indexed publications by College of Dentistry Diagnostic Sciences Faculty.

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