21st Century U.S. Army Correspondence Course References: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - Army Medical Department Course Student Self-Study Guide (Ringbound)

This ringbound book presents a reproduction of an important U.S. Army Correspondence Course reference, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - Army Medical Department Course Student Self-Study Guide. These medical courses were developed by the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Contents include: DISEASES OF THE HARD TISSUE * Section I. General Information on Oral Pathology * Section II. Erosion, Abrasion, and Resorption * Section III. Dental Caries * Section IV. Diseases of the Dental Pulp * Section V. Diseases of the Periapical Tissue * Section VI. Periodontal Diseases * Section VII. Abnormalities of Oral Mucosa * Exercises * 2 DISEASES OF THE SOFT TISSUE * Section I. Oral Tumors (Neoplasms) and Laboratory Studies * Section II. Abnormalities of the Tongue * Section III. Developmental Anomalies of the Teeth * Section IV. Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases * Section V. Transmittable Diseases * Exercises * 3 FRACTURES AND DISLOCATION OF THE JAW * Exercises CORRESPONDENCE COURSE OF THE U.S. ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT CENTER AND SCHOOL SUBCOURSE MD0511 ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY INTRODUCTION * Man's survival is constantly threatened--by bacteria, by physical and chemical injury, and by a host of other agents. Although modern science and medicine have done much to cope with these harmful influences, our greatest protection is still afforded by the ability of our bodies to withstand these repeated attacks. If the combination of science and natural resistance is unable to ward off the damaging influences, disease will result. The study of disease and of alterations in function caused by disease is called pathology. Frequently considered in this field are such topics as the cause of the disease, the effect of the disease on the body, and the body's reaction to the disease process. This subcourse is designed to acquaint you with the fundamental concepts of oral and maxillofacial pathology. It also seeks to familiarize you with the technical nomenclature used in pathology, which is essential to properly understanding dental procedures. It also stresses the cause and effect of oral infection. Lesson 1, Diseases of the Hard Tissue. Lesson 2, Diseases of the Soft Tissue. Lesson 3, Fractures and Dislocation of the Jaw.