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Diagnostic oral pathology including theoretical and practical knowledge of histopathological diagnosis of common diseases of the oral region, preparation of gross specimens for oral and general pathology, and diagnostic general pathology relevant to oral pathology.

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Paper title Diagnostic Oral Pathology I
Subject Oral Pathology
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2026 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $22,843.00
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
PGDipClinDent
Contact

postgrad.dentistry@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: Dr Benedict Seo

Textbooks

Oral Pathology - Soames and Southam.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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Learning Outcomes
The Oral Pathology modules of the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry aim to broaden the diagnostic skills of students and update them on current advances in clinical practice and issues involving the diagnosis and management of oral diseases. Students will be able to critically evaluate these concepts and gain a greater understanding of the scientific method. This paper emphasises topics in diagnostic oral pathology.

Overview

Diagnostic oral pathology including theoretical and practical knowledge of histopathological diagnosis of common diseases of the oral region, preparation of gross specimens for oral and general pathology, and diagnostic general pathology relevant to oral pathology.

About this paper

Paper title Diagnostic Oral Pathology I
Subject Oral Pathology
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2027 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
PGDipClinDent
Contact

postgrad.dentistry@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Benedict Seo

Textbooks

Robinson, M., Hunter, K., Pemberton, M., and Sloan, P. (2018). Soames' and Southam's Oral Pathology (5th ed.). Oxford University Press.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

The Oral Pathology modules of the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry aim to broaden the diagnostic skills of students and update them on current advances in clinical practice and issues involving the diagnosis and management of oral diseases. Students will be able to critically evaluate these concepts and gain a greater understanding of the scientific method. This paper emphasises topics in diagnostic oral pathology.

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