“As is your Pathology, so is your practice,” – a timeless reflection by Sir William Osler that highlights how a sound knowledge of Pathology is fundamental to clinical expertise.

Oral Pathology and Microbiology is a dental specialty focused on the study, diagnosis, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions, encompassing both macroscopic and microscopic examination of tissues and the role of microorganisms in disease. It bridges basic sciences and clinical dentistry, playing a crucial role in identifying, understanding, and treating oral diseases.

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at The Oxford Dental College is committed to academic excellence, advanced diagnostics, and impactful research in the field of oral health. Since its establishment, the department has grown into a modern academic and diagnostic center that integrates foundational science with latest innovations in pathology and education.

Our team of experienced faculties have several national and international publications. We nurture scientific thinking; diagnostic skills and evidence based clinical reasoning among students, preparing them to become competent professionals in the field of oral health. The UGs are trained in Dental anatomy, Oral Histology, Oral Pathology, Oral Microbiology and Forensic odontology. The department also offers in-depth training for post graduate students in histopathological techniques, diagnostic pathology, cytology and advanced molecular approaches preparing them for academic, research and diagnostic careers.

The department also supports patient care by offering diagnostic services for head and neck pathologies. Techniques such as special staining methods and immuno-histochemistry are routinely used to ensure accurate and timely diagnosis. We also conduct various academic, research and community-based programs out of which tobacco awareness drives, oral cancer awareness and screening programs, histopathology workshops, CDE programs, mentorship and student support initiatives are a few.