With its eclectic blend of specialists, generalists, clinicians and basic scientists, the Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences is focused on teaching and patient care in the areas of oral examination and diagnosis, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology and treatment planning. The department is also dedicated to discovering new information through clinical, translational and basic science research for the prevention and treatment of oral diseases.
We currently offer a 3 year Advanced Education Program/Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.
An OMFP Preceptor Program is available for dentists who have attained a significant level of oral and maxillofacial pathology training/experience at institutions outside the U.S., and who wish to improve or sharpen their pathology/histopathology diagnostic skills.
Our Vision
Improving oral health and overall health of our regional, national, and global communities through the pursuit of excellence in all our activities (teaching, research, and service).
Our Mission
The mission of the Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences aligns with that of UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry. Through the efforts of our diverse faculty and staff members, we seek to:
- Educate our students and trainees to be highly competent, knowledgeable, and ethical health care professionals, capable of adapting to evolving health care environments to serve the state of Texas and beyond
- Contribute to the discovery of new information and technology through clinical, translational, basic science, and educational research
- Contribute to the prevention and treatment of oral, craniofacial, and systemic diseases, while recognizing their relationship to overall health
As health care professionals, educators, and scientists, we emphasize an inclusive environment in the classroom, clinic, and laboratory that fosters evidence-based teaching, critical thinking, and patient care activities in integrative biomedical sciences, oral pathology, oral radiology, and oral medicine.
Department Chair
Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences Faculty
