What do you see? Identifying and charting oral pathology
Andreina Sucre strives to make oral pathology more understandable, and give dental hygienists more confidence in their diagnosis and detection skills in pathology. If dental professionals have all the tools, diagnoses will become easier. She wants to help people understand what they’re seeing … the physiology behind pathology diagnoses.
It’s very important to properly record the pathology you view so that the entire team can see the same thing. Her office shares a pathology template, and Andreina’s articles in RDH contain plenty of photos so readers know what they’re learning about.
She explains the steps for when a dental professional notices something in a patient’s mouth, including proper communication with the patient and practice team.
Hear what Andreina and Jackie discuss about this very important part of our jobs, as Andreina continues her mission to share her knowledge and talents with her fellow hygienists so they can become more confident in this aspect of their job.
Feel free to connect with Andreina on Instagram @thepathordh.
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About the Author
Andreina Sucre, MSc, RDH
Andreina Sucre, MSc, RDH, is an international dentist, oral pathology, and oral surgery specialist practicing dental hygiene in Miami, Florida. A passionate advocate for early pathological diagnosis, she empowers colleagues through lectures focused on oral pathologies. Andreina is the founder of The Patho RDH, a published author for RDH magazine, and a selected speaker at RDH Under One Roof 2026. Committed to community outreach, she educates non-native English-speaking children on oral health and actively volunteers in dental initiatives.
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH
Chief Editor, RDH magazine
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, is a respected dental industry leader with more than 40 years of experience in dental hygiene, marketing, and professional relations. As chief editor of RDH, she is dedicated to advancing the dental profession through education, innovation, and collaboration. Prior to this role, she served as manager of professional relations and communications for Sunstar/GUM, building strong connections with industry associations, educational institutions, and dental professionals nationwide. Jackie has also contributed her expertise through committee service with organizations including the American Dental Education Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.