The specialty deals with micro and macro anatomy of the teeth, oral cavity and perioral tissues. It also covers the way all structures develop and interact in function. The knowledge related to normal development, structure and function is essential for better understanding of what happens when something goes wrong in oral pathology.
Clinically, basic oral sciences find direct applications in oral and craniofacial examination toward oral and dental diagnoses.
Dr. Ashraf Shaweesh is also interested in practicing general dentistry especially operative and restorative dentistry.