Journal of Odontology
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Oral and maxillofacial pathology

 Oral and maxillofacial pathology refers to the diseases of the mouth, jaws and related structures such as salivary glands, temporomandibular joints, facial muscles and perioral skin (the skin around the mouth). The mouth is an important organ with many different functions. It is also prone to a variety of medical and dental disorders. The specialty oral and maxillofacial pathology is concerned with diagnosis and study of the causes and effects of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial region. It is sometimes considered to be a specialty of dentistry and pathology. Sometimes the term head and neck pathology is used instead, but this might imply that the pathologist deals with otorhinolaryngologic disorders (i.e. ear, nose and throat) in addition to maxillofacial disorders. In this role there is some overlap between the expertise of head and neck pathologists and that of endocrine pathologists.

Journals of Oral and maxillarofacial pathology

Oral and maxillofacial pathology, Dental Health: Current Research, Dental Implants and Dentures: Open Access, Dentistry Journal, Interdisciplinary Medicine and Dental Science Journal, Oral Health Case Reports, Oral Hygiene Journal