ArticleSaudi medical journal2017
The use of oral and maxillofacial pathology services by general pathologists and their attitude towards it in Saudi Arabia.
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Comprehensive Survey of Recognition, Training, and Practice.Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology · 2025Observational
- Oral Medicine in Latin America and the Caribbean: A comprehensive survey of recognition, training, and practice.Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal · 2025Observational
- The value of a specialized second-opinion pathological diagnosis for oral and maxillofacial lesions.BMC oral health · 2023Article
- An insight into perceptions of general pathologists about the need for oral pathology services: An observational study.SAGE open medicine · 2023Article
- The present and future status of oral and maxillofacial pathology in Iran: A multicenter study.Dental research journal · 2023Article
- The state of Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology in the Arab Middle East.The Saudi dental journal · 2021Article
- Spectrum of Oral and Maxillofacial Tissue Biopsies at the Foremost Tertiary Institution in The Gambia: A Retrospective Review.Journal of the West African College of SurgeonsArticle
- Questionnaire-based survey regarding the opinion of general pathologists on the need for oral pathology services.Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology : JOMFPArticle
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Abstract
objectivesTo investigate the awareness and usage of oral and maxillofacial pathology (OMFP) subspecialty services among pathologists in Saudi Arabia. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we conducted an electronic questionnaire survey of pathologists in all regions of Saudi Arabia. The study was conducted between July 2015 and August 2016. The questionnaire comprised 19 questions to evaluate the knowledge of pathologists regarding microscopic OMFP and their perceptions towards this subspecialty. Results: Most of the pathologists surveyed (94.6%) were aware of the OMFP subspecialty and its scope of practice. Although most of the pathologists recognized the importance and need of this subspecialty, 70% of them never referred or consulted an oral pathologist as they either diagnosed the cases themselves or did not know any oral pathologist (57.7%). The pathologists had the greatest difficulty in identifying and diagnosing odontogenic tumors, salivary gland tumors, and odontogenic cysts. Conclusion: Pathologists are aware of the OMFP subspecialty, but their utilization of the services offered by OMFP specialists in Saudi Arabia is quite low despite the strong demand for OMFP services.
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