Comprehensive Overview of Oral Pathology
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Course Description: This course will provide attendees with a comprehensive review of oral pathology. Common entities will be discussed, a particular focus will be made on oral squamous cell carcinoma and prevention of this malignancy. I. Potentially Malignant Disorders (PMDs) and White Lesions A. Leukoplakia B. Nicotine stomatitis C. Lichen planus D. Smokeless tobacco keratosis E. Frictional keratosis F. Actinic cheilitis G. Oral submucous fibrosis H. Erythroplakia II. Management of PMDs and White Lesions A. When to refer B. When to biopsy C. Discussing biopsy reports III. Oral Cancer A. Squamous cell carcinoma 1. Etiology 2. Clinical features 3. HPV-negative vs HPV-positive 4. Treatment 5. Prognosis B. Salivary gland malignancies 1. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma 2. Acinic cell carcinoma 3. Adenoid cystic carcinoma 4. Polymorphous carcinoma C. Lymphoma D. Discussing oral cancer with patients IV. Common Oral Pathology A. Infections 1. Candidiasis B. Epithelial lesions 1. Pigmented lesions 2. Papillary lesions C. Mesenchymal lesions 1. Fibroma 2. Bumps on the gum D. Dermatologic lesions 1. Geographic tongue E. Salivary gland lesions 1. Mucocele 2. Xerostomia F. Radiographic lesions 1. Stafne defect 2. Radiopaque lesions G. Miscellaneous 1. Burning mouth disorder
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Florida Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dental Temporary Certificate
Dentist
Health Access Dentist
Georgia Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Volunteer Dentist
Louisiana Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Michigan Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Therapist
Dentist
Minnesota Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Therapist
Dentist
Full Faculty Dentist
Specialty Dentist
Missouri Dental Board
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Specialist
Dentist
New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Volunteer Dentist
Ohio State Dental Board
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Volunteer Certificate
Oklahoma Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
South Carolina Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dental Instructor
Dental Specialist
Dental Technician
General Dentist
Hygienist Instructor
Orthodontic Technician
Volunteer Dentists
Volunteer Hygienists
Tennessee Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Virginia Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
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Course Objectives
At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:
- Identify potentially malignant disorders
- Determine how to discuss oral findings with patients
- Discuss common lesions affecting the oral cavity
- Discuss how to manage patients with potentially malignant disorders and common oral pathology
Our policies:
Concord Dental & Medical Seminars is not supported by any commercial organization, receives no grants or funding, and its revenues are derived only from the tuition of the attendees of the seminars that it sponsors. Our organization and the speakers that we hire do not sponsor, promote or sell any commercial products, tapes, books, instruments, forms or other materials.
It is the policy of Concord Dental & Medical Seminars that no speaker participating in the program of any session, during his or her presentation, shall promote any commercial enterprise or solicit any business from members and guests attending the program. Violation of this policy shall be grounds for exclusion of the speaker from participation in future programs sponsored by Concord Dental & Medical Seminars. We recognize that some of the essays presented require the discussion of specific products and services. Concord Dental & Medical Seminars, however, prohibits blatant commercialism and self promotion.
CDS reserves the right to cancel its seminar at any time with no liability to registrants other than full refund of registration fee. CDS is responsible for the seminar, but not for the accommodations, travel or personal services required in connection with the program. In the event of an “act of God” leading to the cancellation of this seminar, the following options are available. If CDS reschedules the course within 90 days, you may: (A) re-register at no additional charge; or (B) receive a credit good for two years. No refunds for rescheduled “act of God” cancellations.