Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist

Dr. Kay A. Cashman, DDS, is a dentist and specialized Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist with extensive experience in the diagnosis of diseases affecting the oral cavity, jaws, salivary glands, and related head and neck structures. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, graduating with honors, before pursuing advanced specialty training in oral and maxillofacial pathology.

Dr. Cashman's unique background in dentistry and pathology provides her with a specialized perspective in the evaluation of oral and maxillofacial lesions, including inflammatory conditions, benign and malignant neoplasms, mucosal disorders, salivary gland disease, and lesions of the jaw and associated tissues. Her dental training provides an important clinical foundation for understanding the relationship between oral findings and their underlying pathologic processes.

As an oral and maxillofacial pathologist, Dr. Cashman provides specialized microscopic evaluation and diagnostic consultation for challenging lesions of the oral and maxillofacial region. Her expertise is particularly valuable in distinguishing reactive and inflammatory conditions from neoplastic disease and in providing definitive pathologic diagnoses that help guide appropriate clinical management.

At Northwest Arkansas Pathology Associates, Dr. Cashman provides dedicated subspecialty expertise in oral and maxillofacial pathology, serving as an important diagnostic resource for dentists, oral surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare professionals throughout Northwest Arkansas. Her combination of comprehensive dental education and advanced pathology specialization contributes to NWA Pathology's commitment to providing highly specialized, accurate, and clinically meaningful diagnostic services.

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Specialty
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology

Dental Degree
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Columbia University
College of Dental Medicine

Distinction
Graduated with honors

Advanced Training
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology

Clinical Expertise
Oral mucosal lesions, salivary gland disease, jaw lesions and
head and neck pathology

Diagnostic Focus
Benign and malignant neoplasms, inflammatory disorders and
challenging oral lesions