Author Information
By Joseph A. Regezi, DDS, MS, Professor, Oral Pathology, University of
California Division of Oral Pathology, San Francisco, CA; James J.
Sciubba, DMD, PhD, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery,
Baltimore, MD, USA; and Richard C. K. Jordan, DDS, MSc, PhD, FRCD(C),
University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Key Features
- Clinical Overview section uses an atlas-style format, with one page
showing clinical photos of a condition and the facing page listing
central features, causes, and significance — making it easy to locate
key information on each condition.
- Organization by clinical appearance matches what you would expect to see
upon a patient's presentation, and relates conditions to possible
causes, making the book a useful tool for development of differential
diagnoses and subsequent treatment planning.
- Hundreds of clinical photographs and radiographs depict key features of
specific conditions for easier identification in real clinical
scenarios.
- Photomicrographs help you identify pathologic elements and provide
correct diagnoses and treatment plans for patients.
- Chapter outlines survey the topics in each chapter and make it easy to
locate specific content.
- Boxes and tables offer clear, at-a-glance information on clinical
features, diagnosis, and treatment for many conditions.
- Bibliography in every chapter lists updated articles and texts,
organized by diseases, providing opportunities for in-depth reading and
research.
- Well-known, respected contributors are added for a broader scope of
knowledge.
- Updated companion CD-ROM includes:
- 30 case studies with hundreds of clinical photos,
radiographs, and photomicrographs.
- 680 practice questions offering thorough preparation
for the NBDE.
- Immediate answers for self-assessment and to guide
further study.
- Case-based learning to prepare you for properly
following the diagnostic and treatment process in clinical situations.
New to this Edition
- Integrates current imaging technology and diagnostic techniques with
coverage of conditions, providing a thorough overview of the treatment
continuum.
- Adds Evolve resources with web-based course content to reinforce and
expand on the book's oral pathology concepts.
- For the student:
- 17 interactive learning modules guide students
through a complete case, from initial presentation to treatment
outcomes, with self-assessments at the end of each module.
Web links list related pathology resources for further research.
- For the instructor:
- A test bank includes over 300 questions in NBDE
format that instructors may use for in-class quizzes or final exams.
- Electronic image collection is downloadable and
contains:
- All images from the book
- All images from the 30 case studies on CD
- All images from the interactive learning modules
Table of Contents
Clinical Overview
1. Vesiculobullous Diseases
2. Ulcerative Conditions
3. White Lesions
4. Red-Blue Lesions
5. Pigmented Lesions
6. Verrucal-Papillary Lesions
7. Connective Tissue Lesions
8. Salivary Gland Diseases
9. Lymphoid Lesions
10. Cysts of the Jaws and Neck
11. Odontogenic Tumors
12. Benign Nonodontogenic Tumors
13. Inflammatory Jaw Lesions
14. Malignancies of the Jaws
15. Metabolic and Genetic Diseases
16. Abnormalities of Teeth
17. Common Skin Lesions of the Head and Neck