* Identify the causative agent of actinomycosis and its growth characteristics.
* Differentiate Actinomyces from Nocardia.
* Recognize the common sites of actinomycosis infection and the challenges in diagnosis.
* Understand the histopathological features of actinomycosis.
* Describe the management approaches for actinomycosis.
* Appreciate the importance of good oral hygiene and prophylactic antibiotics in preventing actinomycosis