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College of Dentistry

Department of Biologic and Diagnostic Sciences

Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

OMDS integrates all UT Health Science Center oral and maxillofacial pathology services, including:

  • microscopic interpretation of biopsy and cytology specimens
  • radiographic and microscopic consultations
  • immunofluorescence microscopy for mucocutaneous diseases
  • oral medicine patient referrals for diagnosis and treatment
  • gram staining
  • aerobic and anaerobic culturing
  • sterilizer monitoring service
  • microbiologic analysis of dental unit water lines
  • on-site TOSHA/OSHA training


  • Free biopsy, cytology, immunofluorescence and microbiology kits, as well as a current fee schedule, and shipping instructions are available upon request. All courier pickups and mailings are handled by Federal Express free of charge. Pathology reports can be faxed to the contributor's office on the same day the diagnosis is rendered. Serious or unexpected diagnoses will be immediately phoned to the contributor's office.

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    Contact Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Services

    875 Union Avenue
    Room C-309 Dunn Bldg.
    Memphis, Tennessee 38163

    Phones:
    Biopsy Information:
      901-448-2569
    Fax:
      901-448-6835
    Billing/Insurance:
      901-448-5876
    Patient referrals:
      901-448-6476
    E-mail:
      utomds@utmem.edu