How long does it take to become an oral pathologist?

The practice of oral and maxillofacial pathology includes research, diagnosis of diseases using clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical or other examinations, and management of patients. To become an oral pathologist requires advanced education that lasts on average 37 months.

What is the scope of oral pathology?

Oral pathologists can be employed as a consultant, laboratory administrator and quality manager in diagnostic laboratories; onco-histopathologist in cancer hospitals and oral cancer centers; consultant in dermatology clinics and editor/project in-charge in journal or book publishing industry.

Is an oral pathologist A doctor?

But you may not be as familiar with oral pathology as a specialty. Oral pathologists are dentists who complete additional training to diagnose various oral conditions, such as diseases of the mouth, jaw, face, salivary glands and related structures.

Where do oral pathologists work?

Typically, the oral pathologist will work in private dental practices, dental hospitals, and academia, or in research and diagnostic laboratories.

Is MDS a hectic?

Yes, MDS is much harder than BDS and your journey during MDS will be very different from undergraduation. MDS helps mould you in many ways. It makes you adept at multitasking and makes you grow as a professional.

Can a dentist become a pathologist?

Once you graduate from dental school and become licensed to practice, additional training is needed in oral pathology. A three-year residency in oral and maxillofacial pathology is required to work in this specialty. During residency, dentists take classes in oral pathology, oral microbiology and oral radiology.

Which subject should I start first for NEET MDS?

Many NEET MDS aspirants start their preparation in the third year of BDS. In the third year of BDS you are introduced to the major dental subjects such as Orthodontics, Periodontology and Pedodontics. However, this year majorly covers General Medicine and General Surgery.