Useful Links Related to Oral Pathology

Mountain stream near Morgantown, West Virginia, USA,
home of Dr. Bouquot (ersatz webmaster of this site). *

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* photo courtesy of West Virginia University Department of Publications, used with permission.

Useful Links to General and Other
Pathology Sites (Excluding Organizations),
Listed Alphabetically
Note: Click on the organization's name (if underlined) to visit its website.

Link	Country	Description/Comment
Bristol BioMed Image Archive	England	Searchable database of a large number of histopathologic photos, including odontogenic and other head & neck entities. Registered users can download images in large files suitable for use in teaching. From the University of Bristol, initially created by the Veterinary School of the University of Bristol in the 1980s as a 20,000 image CD.
Cornell Image Collection	USA	Large collection of clinical and histopathologic images of diseased tissues. From Cornell University School of Medicine.
Cytogenetics Gallery	USA	A decent view of the microscopic world of chromosomes in health and disease. From the University of Washington Department of Pathology. Lots of pictures.
Dermis.net	USA	Very comprehensive site for dermatology and dermatopathology. The Dermatology Online Atlas has over 4,000 images; the Pediatric Dermatology Atlas has another 2,000 images. Lectures and case reports on many skin diseases. In English, German and Spanish.
Digital Pathology	USA	Very comprehensive collection of links to all types of pathology, including various microscopic techniques, addresses for pathology departments, journals, dictionaries, etc. In 6 languages.
EMBBS Clinical Photo Library	USA	Mostly clinical cases from MDchoice.com, including sections on dermatologic and head & neck lesions.
Iowa Dermatologic Image Base	USA	Wonderful collection of clinical cases.
Iowa Skin Pathology	USA	A great resource with lots of links to other dermatopathology sites.
Museum of Human Diseases	Australia	A very ambitious site from down under, with Java imaging mapping, good pictures, and case histories with descriptions and commentary. From the University of New South Wales, School of Pathology.
Pictures in Medicine	Greece	Cases from MedNet Hellas, originally CME cases in the Archives of Hellenic Medicine, including a bit of oral pathology.
Pathology Guy	USA	Billed as America's busiest one-person medical site, this very extensive site has lecture notes, macroscopic and microscopic photos, cases, tests, etc. Even includes an oral pathology section. Created and continually expanded by Dr. Ed Friedland, Chairman of the Dept. of Pathology, University of Health Sciences, Kansas City, Missouri.
Pathology Resources	USA
Pathologynet	USA	An interactive information center for people in pathology and medical laboratory. Provides pathology/laboratory news from various sources, a conference calendar and extensive links to other pathology/laboratory web sites.
Path²	Hungary	Huge collection of macroscopic photos. From the 1st Institute of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University of Medical Sciences, Budapest, Hungary.
Pathmax	USA	Designed by pathologist Shawn Cowper, M.D., for pathology education. More than 2,600 links.
Pathweb, University of Connecticut's Virtual Pathology Museum	USA	A searchable database of macroscopic images, with clinical correlations. From the University of Connecticut Health Center, Pathology Department.
University of Pittsburgh Indexed Autopsy Cases	USA	Very professional site with complete cases, including medical history, imaging and histopathology. Seems to be s strong emphasis on neuropathology. From the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Department of Pathology.
Urbana Atlas of Pathology	USA	University of Illinois, Urbana, School of Medicine, Department of Pathology. Great site.
WebPath: Internet Pathology Laboratory	USA	Phenomenal site with over 1,900 gross and microscopic images, includes tutorials, text and tests. From the University of Utah Department of Pathology.

Useful Links to Head & Neck Cancer Sites,
Listed Alphabetically
Note: Click on the organization's name (if underlined) to visit its website.

Name of Website	Country	Description
Cancer Facts and Figures-1997: Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancer	USA	Statistics related to oral cavity and pharynx cancer from the American Cancer Society.
CancerIndex -- Guide to Internet Resources for Cancer	England	An annotated directory of over 4,000 links sorted by cancer type, medical specialty, country and other topics
CancerNet	USA	Fact sheets and much other useful information on all types of cancers, from the National Cancer Institute. Detailed staging protocol for H&N cancers.
Dental Oncology Education Program	USA	Assisting dental professionals in Texas with the prevention, detection, diagnosis and management of oral cancer and oral sequelae associated with cancer therapy.
Head and Neck Cancer	USA	A free and sophisticated medical literature service which can provide you with weekly emails containing abstracts of papers on topics of your choosing. Online since 1997, financially supported primarily by contributions from drugs companies; published by Amedeo.
Head and Neck Cancer Resources Directory	England	Guide to Internet Resources for Cancer Head and Neck Cancers Head and Neck Cancer (60 links)
HealthLink USA on Oral Cancer	USA	Oral Cancer information on treatment, prevention, diagnosis, email groups, support groups, personal stories.
The Maxillofacial Center	USA	Oral precancer information for professionals.
National Library of Medince, Oral Cancer	USA	Medline searches and information about oral malignancy.
Nutritional & habitual factors for oral cancer & precancer in Malaysia	Malaysia	A report with clinicopathologic and epidemiologic information relative to several Malaysian populations.
OncoLink	USA	University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center's information page pertaining to head & neck cancer.
Oral Cancer	USA	A consortium for prevention and early detection of oral cancer. Includes 4 New York & New Jersey dental schools and the OralScan Laboratories, Inc.
Oral Cancer, from CDC	USA	Information about oral cancer from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Oral Cancer Information Center	USA	Oral cancer information for patients and docs. Sponsored by numerous organizations, including CDC, ACS and AAOMP.
Oral Cancer Page by Dr. H.R.Sukhia	USA	Introduction to oral cancer, including types, conditions, causes and treatment options available.
SEER data	USA	Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) data represents approximately 10% of the U.S. population. Incidence rates, mortality rates, and stage-related prognosis for all major cancer sites; updated annually. Sponsored by NIH (NCI).
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer - SPOHNC	USA	National patient-directed self-help organization dedicated to meeting the needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients.
Oral Cancer Treatments	USA	Oral cancer information, clinical trials and reviews for medical professionals and laypersons.
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer	USA	Overview pamphlet from the National Cancer Institute including detection, symptoms, treatment options, clinical trials, patient support, prevention, and resources for further information.

Name of Disorder	Country	Description
AIDS	USA	HIVdent. Current treatment, patient care, advocacy, etc. for optimal oral health care for HIV patients.
AIDS	USA	Review of the CDC's MMWR epidemiology and public health information pertaining the HIV and AIDS.
Apnea (Sleep Apnea)	USA	Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Apnea (Sleep Apnea)	USA	American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Arthritis	USA	ArthritisLink.
Autoimmune Diseases	USA	American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Inc.
Behçet's Disease	USA	American Behçet's Association.
Burning Mouth Syndrome	USA	National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
Candidiasis	USA	The Candida Page. A page of many annotated links to sites for Candida Albicans and Candidiasis.
Diabetes	USA	American Diabetes Association.
Disabilities & Dentistry	International	International Association for Disability and Oral Health
Facial Neuralgia Resources	USA	A rich patient and clinician resource relating to those devastating chronic facial pain disorders.
Fibromyalgia	USA	USA Fibromyalgia Association.
Halitosis	Brazil	Clinica Oris, Brasília/DF. Portuguese site discusses diagnosis and treatment of halitosis.
Headache	Canada	Migraine Association of Canada.
Lichen Planus, Oral	International	International Oral Lichen Planus Support Group.
Pemphigus	USA	National Pemphigus Foundation.
Rare Diseases	USA	National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
Sjögrens Syndrome	England	British Sjögrens Syndrome Association.
Sjögrens Syndrome	USA	Sjögrens syndrome Foundation.
Stroke	USA	National Stroke Association. Professional organization for those diagnosing and treating stroke and related cerebral diseases.
Thyroid Diseases	USA	American Thyroid Association.
Tinnitus	USA	American Tinnitus Association.
Trigeminal Neuralgia	USA	Trigeminal Neuralgia Association. Excellent support group with professional and lay members. This group published an excellent text.
Xerostomia	USA	Oral Care System for Dry Mouth. A commercial site with information about a system for the management of dry mouth.

Name of Journal	Publisher, Country	Description
Oral Oncology	Elsevier, England
Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine	Munksgaard, Denmark
Otorhinolaryngology	Amedeo, USA
Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology Endodontics	W. B. Saunders, USA

Name of Website	Country	Description
American Academy of Head, Neck & Facial Pain	USA	National organization for doctors treating temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain.
American Academy of Orofacial Pain	USA	One of several national organizations for orofacial pain diagnosis, treatment and research.
Facial Neuralgia Resources	USA	A rich patient and clinician resource relating to those devastating chronic facial pain disorders.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD)	USA	TMJ Association. A support group with professional and nonprofessional members.
Trigeminal Neuralgia	USA	Trigeminal Neuralgia Association. Excellent support group with professional and lay members. This group published an excellent text.

Name of Website	Country	Description
ePharmacopoeia	USA	The Tarascon ePharmacopoeia.
Epocrates	USA	Downloadable drug information for your palm pilot.
Food and Drug Administration	USA	FDA main site. Drug alerts, drug information, medical device information, extensive searches.
Physician's Desk Reference (PDR)	USA	A standard listing of drugs used in medicine and dentistry, with dosages, pharmacokinetics, adverse reactions, interactions, etc.
Oral Care System for Dry Mouth	USA	A commercial site with information about a system for the management of dry mouth.
Rxlist.com	USA	Basic drug information for medicine and dentistry.

Link	Country	Description/Comment
For Smokers Only	USA	University of Alabama at Birmingham. A smoking cessation program using smokeless tobacco as a temporary substitute. Information from the Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry.
Quit Smoking UK	England	The UK's online community for quitting smokers by quitting smokers.
Tobacco Facts for the Clinician	USA	Spit tobacco, cigarettes, cigar and pipe, promotion, nicotine addiction, costs of tobacco, clinical interventions.