Oral Pathology: Free INBDE Prep Course

The “Oral Pathology” section from the Dental Panda website is a comprehensive, high-yield resource designed for dental students preparing for the Integrated National Dental Board Exam (INBDE). This section meticulously outlines various oral lesions and conditions, categorized by their clinical appearance, such as white, red, blue, pigmented, vesiculobullous, ulcerative, connective tissue, salivary, lymphoid, and cystic lesions. It provides detailed descriptions of each condition, including its etiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, and treatment options. The guide also includes discussions on odontogenic and non-odontogenic tumors, malignant conditions, and grading systems like TNM to assess tumor severity. With its concise yet in-depth content, this resource equips students with the knowledge to accurately diagnose and manage oral pathologies while enhancing their exam readiness and clinical acumen.

Oral Pathology: INBDE Overview & Exam Topics

White Lesions

The White Lesions INBDE lesson will cover these topics in depth:

    • Actinic Cheilitis
    • Candidiasis (Acute, Chronic, Hyperplastic)
    • Fordyce’s Granules
    • Geographic Tongue
    • Hairy Leukoplakia
    • Hairy Tongue
    • Leukoedema
    • Leukoplakia (including Proliferative Verrucous Leukoplakia)
    • Lichen Planus (and Drug-Induced Lichen Planus)
    • Morsicatio (Cheek/Lip Chewing)
    • Smokeless Tobacco Keratosis
    • White Sponge Nevus
Red and Blue Lesions

The Red and Blues Lesions INBDE lesson will cover these topics in depth:

    • Angular Cheilitis
    • Ecchymosis
    • Erythroplakia
    • Hemangiomas
    • Kaposi’s Sarcoma
    • Plasma Cell Gingivitis
    • Pyogenic Granuloma
    • Varices
Vesiculobullous Lesions

The Vesiculobullous Lesions INBDE lesson will cover these topics in depth:

    • Epidermolysis Bullosa
    • Erythema Multiforme
    • Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease
    • Herpangina
    • Herpetic Gingivostomatitis
    • Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid
    • Pemphigus Vulgaris
    • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
    • Varicella and Herpes Zoster
Ulcerative Lesions

The Ulcerative Lesions INBDE lesson will cover these topics in depth:

    • Actinomycosis
    • Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (ANUG)
    • Aphthous Stomatitis
    • Behçet’s Disease
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Histoplasmosis
    • Lupus Erythematosus
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    • Syphilis
    • Tuberculosis
Pigmented Lesions

The Pigmented Lesions INBDE lesson will cover these topics in depth:

    • Addison’s Disease
    • Amalgam Tattoo
    • Drug-Induced Pigmentation
    • Melanoacanthoma
    • Melanoma
    • Mucosal Melanotic Macules
    • Nevus
Verrucal Lesions

The Verrucal Lesions INBDE lesson will cover these topics in depth:

    • Condyloma Acuminatum
    • Keratoacanthoma
    • Lymphangioma
    • Papillary Hyperplasia
    • Squamous Papilloma
    • Verruca Vulgaris
    • Verrucous Carcinoma
Connective Tissue Lesions

The Connective Tissue Lesions INBDE lesson will cover these topics in depth:

    • Cementoblastoma
    • Cheilitis Glandularis
    • Fibromas
    • Fibrous Dysplasia
    • Fibrous Hyperplasia (Epulis Fissuratum)
    • Giant Cell Granuloma
    • Lingual Bone Defect
    • Lipoma
    • Mucosal Neuroma
    • Neurofibroma
    • Paget’s Disease
Salivary and Lymphoid Lesions

The Salivary and Lymphoid Lesions INBDE lesson will cover these topics in depth:

    • Mucocele
    • Necrotizing Sialometaplasia
    • Ranula
    • Sjögren’s Syndrome
    • Lymphomas (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
    • Burkitt Lymphoma
    • Multiple Myeloma

Cysts

The Cysts INBDE lesson will cover these topics in depth:

    • Aneurysmal Bone Cysts
    • Calcifying Odontogenic Cyst
    • Dentigerous Cyst
    • Lateral Periodontal Cyst
    • Nasopalatine Duct Cyst
    • Odontogenic Keratocyst
    • Radicular Cyst
    • Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
    • Traumatic Bone Cyst
Odontogenic Tumors

The Odontogenic Tumors INBDE lesson will cover these topics in depth:

    • Ameloblastic Fibroma
    • Ameloblastoma
    • Odontogenic Myxoma
    • Odontomas
Non-Odontogenic Tumors

The Non-Odontogenic Tumors INBDE lesson will cover these topics in depth:

    • Ossifying Fibroma
    • Osteoma
    • Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma
    • Ewing’s Sarcoma
    • Osteosarcoma
Final Assessment and Review
    • Case studies and clinical scenarios
    • Exam-style multiple-choice questions
    • Practice applying differential diagnoses and treatment planning.

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