Oral Pathology
The accurate and early diagnosis of oral disease is the cornerstone of effective and comprehensive dental care. That is precisely what our expert oral and maxillofacial pathologists help dentists and physicians offer patients.
Our oral pathologist offers in-person evaluations for patients with oral diseases including autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, infections, and cancers/pre-cancers.
Biopsy Services changes
IMPORTANT: As of January 31st, TOPS will no longer read biopsy samples. All specimens in progress will be completed.
The Oral Pathology department will continue to operate and is fully available to accept referrals for consultations involving oral diseases, including autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, infections, and cancers or pre-cancers.
In-Person Evaluations
Information for Referring Dentists and Physicians
If you have patients whom you would like to refer for clinical oral pathology consultations, please:
- Download and complete a Tufts Oral Pathology Services Clinical Referral Form.
- Email, mail, and/or fax* a completed Referral Form and the patient’s relevant medical records, including photographs and/or radiographs, to Tufts:
Address:
Tufts Oral Pathology
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
1 Kneeland Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
*Fax: 617-636-6780 (NOTE: Clinical notes and referral forms may be faxed; however, please only send photographs or radiographs by email or mail.)
Information for Patients
Patients may schedule an appointment at Tufts’ Oral Medicine Clinic by calling 617-636-3932.
Before scheduling an appointment, you should contact your medical insurance company to see if they cover appointments with Dr. Mark Lerman, Dr. Reshma Menon, or Dr. Leigh Griffin at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and if the insurance requires a referral from a dentist or physician.
We are located at:
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
6th Floor
1 Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111
Find out more about directions and parking.
Exceptional Oral Pathologists
Our pathologists have extensive expertise in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, are on the faculty of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, hold leadership roles in academic and national dental organizations, and are widely published in medical and dental peer-reviewed journals.
- We are on the faculty of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
- We are board-certified Diplomates of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology or American Board of Pathology.
- We hold leadership roles in academic and national dentistry organizations.
- We are widely published in prominent peer-reviewed journals.
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Reshma S. Menon, BDS, DMSc, is an Associate Professor in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM). Dr. Menon is a graduate of Sri Ramachandra University, India, following which she completed a fellowship year in Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain at New York University. She completed her residency in oral and maxillofacial pathology from Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) and received a certificate and DMSc in Oral Biology in 2017. Dr. Menon was full-time faculty at HSDM before she joined TUSDM in 2023. She will continue to practice clinical oral pathology at TUSDM.
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Mark A. Lerman, DMD, an Associate Professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM). Dr. Lerman graduated from TUSDM in 2002 and completed a one-year general practice residency at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. After undergoing his oral pathology residency at New York Hospital Queens, Dr. Lerman joined the faculty at Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 2006 and was appointed in the Department of Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Dr. Lerman returned to TUSDM as a member of the faculty in 2014.