Evaluation and Management of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders

Course overview

Correct diagnosis and timely treatment of potentially malignant disorders (PMDs) may help prevent malignant transformation in oral lesions. Lack of awareness about signs and symptoms of oral PMDs among general population and even physicians are believed to be responsible for the diagnostic delay of these entities. This intermediate level course, appropriate for dental professionals, discusses oral leukoplakia, oral erythroplakia, oral lichen planus, oral submucous fibrosis and proliferative verrucous leukoplakia, their clinical presentation, and how to diagnose and manage these potentially malignant disorders.