Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology focuses on the study, diagnosis, and management of diseases in the oral and maxillofacial region. It is structured into four units: Oral Pathology, Physiology, Oral Microbiology, and Oral Biology, each focusing on specific yet related aspects of oral health. The department’s core mission is to enhance knowledge, diagnosis, and management of oral diseases through research, education, and clinical practice.
Department Contact Details
Secretary: Ms C Pusoe
Room number: N111
Tel: 012 521 4838
Email: Cynthia.pusoe@smu.ac.za
Oral Pathology Department
School of Oral Health Sciences
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Box D25
MEDUNSA
0204
Dr L M Masilo
HOD
Field of Expertise: Diagnostic Histopathology of Ondontogenic and Salivary Gland Diseases
Email Address: letlhogonolo@masilo@smu.ac.za
Dr S R Mthethwa
Senior Lecture
Field of Expertise: Infection Control
Email Address: Rocky.mthethwa@smu.ac.za
Dr H D Miniggio
Senior Lecture
Field of Expertise: Healthcare Ethics, Research Ethics, Curriculum development in ethics for oral health, Ethics for laboratory medicine, Tooth development, Bone Biology
Email Address: hilde.miniggio@smu.ac.za
Dr Masha
Lecture
Field of Expertise: Blackboard certified practitioner, LMS e-teacher, Embryology, Oral Mucosa, General principles of Pathology and focused systemic pathology, Oral Pathology.
Email Address: Lesego.mogakane@smu.ac.za