1. What is the main role of oral pathology in dentistry?
To focus only on tooth alignment and occlusion
To replace all clinical examination with laboratory testing
To study diseases and lesions of the oral cavity and related maxillofacial region
To provide anesthetic management for dental procedures
To study diseases and lesions of the oral cavity and related maxillofacial region
Explication
Oral pathology is the medical specialty centered on diseases and lesions of the oral cavity and related maxillofacial region. It supports diagnosis, rather than replacing routine dental clinical assessment.