Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral Microbiology

The Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral Microbiology at GDCH Jamnagar provides essential diagnostic services and carries out significant academic and research activity. The department is equipped with a well-functioning histopathology laboratory, cytology laboratory, and a clinical microbiology section.

The department processes biopsy specimens and cytological samples from across all clinical departments and also serves as a referral centre for pathological investigations. It undertakes research in oral cancer, premalignant conditions, and oral microbiology.

Key Services

• Histopathological processing and reporting of biopsies
• Exfoliative and brush cytology
• Oral cancer screening and diagnosis
• Microbiological investigations
• Special staining and immunohistochemistry
• Salivary diagnostic tests
• Frozen section analysis
• Academic training in oral pathology for BDS and MDS students