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Course Description

Oral Pathology Case & Concepts: What Are We REALLY Looking For?
Dental professionals routinely identify oral pathologies and anomalies during patient assessment and/or treatment. This course is an overview of oral pathologic conditions presented in a fun and engaging format of case presentation, differential diagnoses, and final diagnosis. Most cases are from Ms. Lukes’ own personal image collection of pathology cases acquired over 40 years as a dental hygienist/educator/researcher, working with dentist partners in identification, diagnosis, treatment and/or referral. Etiology, clinical appearance, and treatment options are included for each lesion/condition, highlighting the assessment phase of the process of care. The course includes both common and uncommon conditions, many of which are signs of systemic disease, emphasized in a discussion about interdisciplinary collaboration with other health professionals. A team approach to diagnosis of pathologies can elevate the services of the dental practice, building additional confidence among patients, as they recognize that dental care involves much more than preventive and restorative care.

1. Lesion detection during assessment: Risky business
   
   1. Primary diagnostic criteria
   2. Description protocol
2. Going Viral: Oral manifestations of viral conditions
   
   1. Herpes viruses
   2. Human papillomavirus lesions
   3. Coxsackie virus
3. In the Genes? Hereditary and developmental conditions of the head and neck region
   
   1. Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
   2. Ectodermal Dysplasia/Tricho Dento Osseous Syndrome
   3. Peutz Jegher’s Syndrome
4. “Harmless” lumps and bumps
   
   1. Irritation fibroma
   2. Giant cell fibroma
   3. Gingival enlargements
5. The faces of Oral Cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity and oropharynx
   
   1. Squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity
   2. Squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx
6. Bad to the Bone! Intraosseous conditions
   
   1. Osteogenesis Imperfecta (w/ opalescent teeth)
   2. Ameloblastoma
   3. Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor
   4. Dentigerous Cyst
7. End to End: Oral manifestations of select GI disorders
   
   1. Crohn’s Disease
   2. Gastroesophageal reflux disorder
8. Monday morning: YOU as the missing link
   
   1. Team approach
   2. Interdisciplinary collaborations
   
   

Ms. Lukes’ presentation will use an interactive lecture format that will include a wide variety of clinical photographs to emphasize and demonstrate concepts. There will be ample opportunity for Q & A following each section of the presentation and at the end of the session."

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COVID-19 POLICY: This in-person seminar will adhere to all current local COVID-19 guidelines to ensure the safety of all guests. In the event that this seminar cannot occur due to COVID-19 group gathering restrictions, we will hold the seminar virtually through Zoom (dates may be combined to a single day). If you do not wish to attend the Zoom live presentation, a full refund may be requested. Full refunds are only applicable if Concord Dental Seminars cancels the in-person event as a result of COVID-19 related travel or gathering restrictions.

COVID-19 INFO: What to Expect the Day of: (As of 4/1) Currently, there are no mandated restrictions by the state or city for group gatherings. Masks for guests are highly encouraged at all times except when eating or drinking. We are working closely with the venue to ensure that all safety measures are in place for the duration of the seminar.

What People Are Saying

• "Sherri Lukes was so enthusiastic, knowledgeable and engaging. Course greatly exceeded my expectations. Great slides and anecdotes! Great Book with color slides. Impressive research credentials"
  Pam K. - DDS
  San Antonio, TX
  
  
• "Best live CE I have attended since I began in 2014! The speaker is very engaging which makes the class fun."
  Kortnie P. - RDA
  San Antonio, TX
  
  
• "Very knowledgeable instructor! Enjoyed the topic and her enthusiasm."
  RDH
  Pittsburgh, PA