An application of virtual microscopy in the teaching of an oral and maxillofacial pathology laboratory course

ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to share the experience of establishing a virtual microscope and telepathology system for the oral and maxillofacial pathology laboratory course in a dental school.Study designA dot-slide system has been used to generate digitized microscopic slides, which are placed on an image server that is available online.ResultsUsing software that is available as a free download (OlyVIA), students are able to select a teaching slide record, view at magnifications comparab