CE Course & Event Information

FM1 - Oral Pathology Symposium

Friday, August 25th 2023, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Dr. Douglas Damm, Dr. Ashley Clark & Dr. George Kushner
Ticket #: FM1

Friday, August 25, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
“Oral Pathology Symposium”

4.5 Continuing Education Hours
FEE: $199.00
AUDIENCE: D ST H A

8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. - Dr. Douglas Damm - “The Oral Soft Tissue Examination and the Impact of HPV-related Oropharyngeal Carcinoma”

This course will present a systematic pattern for performing an oral soft tissue examination. An extended discussion of Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal carcinoma will be included along with its impact on the oral examination and the differential diagnosis of intraoral neoplasms. Numerous unusual variations of normal and several subtle presentations of serious neoplasms are illustrated. The pros and cons of several of the newer diagnostics aids will be included if time permits. The discussions are presented in a format that ensures easy utilization of the information; and all of those in attendance are encouraged to participate and ask questions related to their previous experiences with these pathologic conditions. High quality clinical photographs are used extensively to clarify and explain thoroughly each included disease process.

Learner Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this presentation, each participant should be able to succeed at the following tasks:
1. Develop a systematic approach to the examination of the oral soft tissues
2. Understand the risk factors and epidemiology associated with infection by high-risk human papillomaviruses
3. Understand the common clinical presentations of HPV-related
oropharyngeal carcinoma
4. Recognize the impact of the increasing prevalence of HPV-related carcinoma on the oral examination and the differential diagnosis of many intraoral neoplasms

9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. - Dr. Ashley Clark – “Potentially Malignant Disorders – A Focus on Leukoplakia”

This course will provide the oral health care provider with information regarding oral cancer. Potentially malignant conditions, particularly leukoplakia, will be discussed. Prevention of the disease is primarily the job of oral health care professionals; therefore, a focus will be made on preventing oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
1. Determine areas of the oral cavity that are high-risk for potentially
malignant disorders
2. Recognize how potentially malignant conditions present in the oral cavity
3. Determine an appropriate treatment plan when potentially malignant conditions are discovered

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Dr. George Kushner –“Interesting Oral Pathology Cases”

The dental team routinely sees a wide variety of oral pathology conditions. Common benign situations are seen daily in the dental office. However, the dental team can encounter unusual and potentially significant oral pathology cases. The course will be applicable to all members of the dental team...dentists, hygienists and assistants. The presentation will cover unusual, uncommon and difficult pathology conditions. The presentation will be very clinically based.