The Section's academic faculty consists of two board certified specialists in oral and maxillofacial pathology - Dr. Russell E. Christensen and Dr. J. Philip Sapp. They are responsible for the academic and service components associated with the identification, understanding and management of oral and maxillofacial diseases. The Section investigates and teaches the causes, processes and effects of these diseases; applies and integrates the basic sciences into clinical dentistry; provides microscopic interpretation and reporting on tissues submitted for diagnosis; consults and advises on the management of diseases; and interacts with other health care providers at UCLA and throughout the state and country to enhance patient care.
Pre-doctoral Teaching Program
The Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology predoctoral teaching program consists of 60 hours of instruction divided into 3 courses in the second year and 1 course in the third year.
Post-doctoral Teaching Program
The Section is responsible for one of the core courses required by all residents. For dental and medical residents with additional interest in oral pathology, the section faculty offer the following residency seminars:
CL304.04a,b,c - Small group sessions specifically tailored to the microscopic interpretation and discussion of disease processes encountered by each individual dental specialty.
Microscopic seminars on unique oral diseases for Medical Residents in Pathology.
Courses Taught
Predoctoral Courses 2nd Year
Quarter
Course No.
Course Name / Description
Course Chair
Fall
DS482a
Developmental, Cystic and Infectious Diseases
Dr. Sapp
Winter
DS482b
Odontogenic, Bone, Physical and Chemical Diseases
Dr. Sapp
Spring
DS482c
Epithelial, Connective Tissue, Immune, Salivary Gland and Blood Diseases
Dr. Christensen
3rd Year
Quarter
Course No.
Course Name / Description
Course Chair
Winter
DS483b
Differential Diagnosis of Oral Diseases
Dr. Christensen
Postdoctoral Courses Core Course to Residents
Quarter
Course No.
Course Name / Description
Course Chair
Spring
DS300.40c
Advanced Oral Pathology and Medicine
Dr. Sapp
All
CL304.04a,b,c
Residency Seminars
Dr. Christensen
Research Activities
Present research themes include cell signaling mechanisms of carcinogenesis and the immunologic basis of oral mucosal diseases.
Last Modified: 1/8/2007
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