The Advantage ... How the Oral Pathology Biopsy Service Gives Oral Health Providers, Patients, and Educators 'The Edge'

The Oral & Maxillofacial Biopsy Service at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry has been in operation for over 60 years.  Oral health care professionals receive diagnoses that are invaluable in planning for the treatment of their patients. In addition, dental, dental hygiene, and graduate students gain the skills to recognize oral lesions and become proficient in diagnosing a range of oral diseases, improving oral health care education at the School of Dentistry.

The Biopsy Service Laboratory is DHHS inspected and CLIA certified. All diagnostic services are provided by our board certified oral and maxillofacial pathologists:

• Kitrina Cordell, DDS, MS, Director
• Theodora Danciu, DMD, DMSc
• Nisha D'Silva, BDS, MSD, PhD
• Paul Edwards, MSc, DDS
• Peter Polverini, DDS, DMSc

Service includes:

• pre-paid postage for supplies and reports
• pathological diagnoses faxed or mailed within 24 hours of soft tissue
  specimen receipt, with exceptions for hard tissue and special stains
• consultation with pathologist available
• most medical insurance accepted

For supplies or additional information call 800-358-1011