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Comprehensive Overview of Oral Pathology

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Dates Nov 7, 2026 - Nov 7, 2026
Address 250 Haskell Road | Bangor, ME 04401

Course overview

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

8h Related to the Practice of Dental Hygiene

Dentist

8h Related to the Practice of Dentistry

Florida Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

8h General

Dental Temporary Certificate

8h General

Dentist

8h General

Health Access Dentist

8h General

Georgia Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

8h Clinical/Scientific courses in the actual delivery of dental services

Dentist

8h Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental services to patients)

Volunteer Dentist

8h Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental services to patients)

Louisiana Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

8h Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental hygiene services to patients)

Dentist

8h Clinical (pertaining to the actual delivery of dental services to patients)

Michigan Board of Dentistry

Dental Assistant

8h General

Dental Hygienist

8h General

Dental Therapist

8h General

Dentist

8h Oral Pathology

Minnesota Board of Dentistry

Dental Assistant

8h Clinical Subjects

Dental Hygienist

8h Clinical Subjects

Dental Therapist

8h Clinical Subjects

Dentist

8h Clinical Subjects

Full Faculty Dentist

8h Clinical Subjects

Specialty Dentist

8h Clinical Subjects

Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners

Dental - General

8h General

Dental - Specialty

8h General

Dental Hygienist

8h General

Dentist - Provisional

8h General

Hygienist - Provisional

8h General

Missouri Dental Board

Dental Assistant

8h Directly Related to Treatment, Health, and Safety

Dental Hygienist

8h Directly Related to Treatment, Health, and Safety

Dental Specialist

8h Directly Related to Treatment, Health, and Safety

Dentist

8h Directly Related to Treatment, Health, and Safety

New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners

Dental Hygienist

8h Clinical Dental Care

Dentist

8h Clinical Dental Care

Volunteer Dentist

8h Clinical Dental Care

Ohio State Dental Board

Dental Hygienist

8h Clinical Dental Practice Education

Dentist

8h Clinical Dental Practice Education

Volunteer Certificate

8h Clinical Dental Practice Education

Oklahoma Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

8h General CE

Dentist

8h General CE

South Carolina Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

8h clinical and technical subjects

Dental Instructor

8h clinical and technical subjects

Dental Specialist

8h clinical and technical subjects

Dental Technician

8h clinical and technical subjects

General Dentist

8h clinical and technical subjects

Hygienist Instructor

8h clinical and technical subjects

Orthodontic Technician

8h clinical and technical subjects

Volunteer Dentists

8h clinical and technical subjects

Volunteer Hygienists

8h clinical and technical subjects

Tennessee Board of Dentistry

Dental Assistant

8h Dental Assistant Continuing Education

Dental Hygienist

8h Dental Hygienist Continuing Education

Dentist

8h Dentist Continuing Education

Virginia Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

8h General

Dentist

8h General

Disclosure statements

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:

  1. Identify potentially malignant disorders
  2. Determine how to discuss oral findings with patients
  3. Discuss common lesions affecting the oral cavity
  4. 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.