ISBN : 9780199697786
A sound understanding of clinical oral pathology is essential if a dental clinician is to navigate successfully through clinical guidelines, make timely referrals to specialists, and provide good care for patients. This new edition of Soames' & Southam's Oral Pathology provides a clear and friendly guide for students, practitioners, and the whole dental team. Thoroughly updated for today's clinical practice, this textbook covers 'must-know' oral pathology and integrates key aspects of oral medicine. It begins by explaining the principles of clinical assessment, the synthesis of a differential diagnosis, and the selection of further investigations including laboratory tests. Ten chapters bring this theory to life by looking at the clinical and pathological features of a wide range of common oral diseases including oral cancer, salivary gland disorders, and diseases of the jaws. Two new chapters address skin diseases affecting the oro-facial region and neck lumps. A final chapter h
1 Diagnosis of oral disease
2 Diseases of the oral mucosa
3 Oral cancer
4 Salivary gland diseases
5 Diseases of the teeth and supporting structures
6 Jaw cysts and odontogenic tumours
7 Disorders of bone
8 Skin diseases affecting the oro-facial region
9 Neck lumps
10 Oral manifestations of systemic disease