Christopher C. Babcock, MD, DMD works as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Louisville Oral Surgery and Dental Implants. With an MD from the University of Louisville, Dr. Christopher C. Babcock specializes in dental extractions, dental implant placement and oral pathology.

Oral pathology is the study and treatment of oral infections and diseases that affect the maxillofacial region. An oral pathologist is a person who practices oral pathology. Examples of oral diseases diagnosed by an oral pathologist include tooth cavities, oral cancer, and gum disease. Tooth cavity or tooth decay is perhaps the most common oral disease. It involves the decay of the tooth caused by the bacteria that breaks down the tooth's enamel. Tooth decay has many causes, like eating excess starchy foods, not flossing, and sugary drinks.

Oral cancer or cancer of the mouth is caused by cancerous cells that affect the cells in the mouth. It has many causes, like a weak immune system, heredity, and excess tobacco use. In addition, gum disease or periodontal disease is a gum and jawbone illness that causes bleeding, inflammation, and pain in the gums. Some of its causes include improper gum care, heredity and exposure to disease causing bacteria.