Comprehensive Overview of Oral Pathology
Schedule
Fri Sep 05 2025 at 08:30 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL-Edison | Edison, NJ
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Course DescriptionThis 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
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
V. Ulcerative Conditions
A. Lichen planus
B. Mucous membrane pemphigoid
C. Pemphigus vulgaris
VI. Wrap-up and Questions
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
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Where is it happening?
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL-Edison, Edison, New Jersey, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
