The clinical services offered through the department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences include diagnostic services through the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Service/Biopsy Service and the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Service/Imaging Service.
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Service
Offers a mail-in biopsy service for dental and medical professionals. With over 50 years of experience, we process about 5,000 cases annually and offer one of the largest biopsy services in dentistry in the country. Our board-certified pathologists, who are faculty at the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, specialize in oral diseases, including jawbone and pediatric pathology, oral cancer, and infections. We provide various diagnostic services, including histopathology, cytopathology, immunohistochemical testing, and advanced research techniques.
Our dedicated histotechnologists ensure excellent tissue processing and the service provides quick turnaround times (24-48 hours for biopsy reports). Located within the Texas Medical Center, the world's largest medical center, we are able to provide interdisciplinary consultations, as needed, to ensure accurate and timely diagnoses for optimal patient care.
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Service
Consists of radiologists supervising and interpreting CBCT and panoramic and intraoral scans, which are crucial for advanced dental diagnostics and treatment planning. We evaluate the maxillofacial area for complex pathologies such as cysts and tumors or other dental-specific indications and collaborate closely with clinicians. These services reach the greater Houston area and extend across the state of Texas.
The service includes state-of-the-art, 3-D, multiple field-of-view cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans and other ranges of digital radiography, including panoramic, cephalometric, hand-wrist, and planer skull views. We use a HIPAA-compliant picture archiving and communication system (PACS) to capture, store, and share images. Our radiologists and imaging technologists together offer a unique blend of expertise, technology, and commitment to patient care.