Oral pathology is a tough subject mainly for a dental student, with all the names and terms used in it for a newbie to get used to, it takes some time and mostly we end up mugging up all these terms so what ever it maybe we have to learn them. These terms are important […]
Oral Pathology
Oral pathalogy is “the specialty of dentistry and pathology combined together which deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that investigates the causes, processes and effects of these diseases.”
Xerostomia – Dry mouth
Xerostomia, more commonly known as dry mouth, is not a disease in itself. Rather, it is a symptom of many other diseases and conditions. These conditions cause saliva production to decrease or stop. Saliva moistens your mouth and helps you to swallow and taste food. It also is a natural cavity fighter. For example, it […]
Oral Thrush also known as Candidiasis
Oral Thrush or Candidiasis what is it: Oral thrush is a fungal infection, which targets the mucous membrane in the oral cavity, it is caused by the fungus ‘candida albicans’ when this bacteria infiltrates into the oral mucosal layers. It is seen in babies as well as adults. How does one acquire Oral thrush: As […]