Comprehensive Overview of Oral Pathology

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  • 8 CEUs
  • Presented by:
    Ashley N. Clark D.D.S., F.A.C.D.

  • Date + Time:

    Saturday, August 19, 2023   8:30am - 5:00pm

  • Location:

    Fetzer Center Western Michigan University

    2251 Business Court

    Kalamazoo, MI   49008

    (269) 387-3232

    Facility Website

  • Regular Tuition:

    Dentists: $295.00

    RDH /Auxiliaries : $195.00

    RDH or Aux. in attendance with Dentist: $165.00

    Add $10/registrant if after: Friday, August 11, 2023

    Refund Policy

  • Parking:

    Complimentary. Use Lot 72F adjacent to the Center.

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Comprehensive Overview of Oral Pathology
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Course Description

Comprehensive Overview of Oral Pathology
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.

  1. Potentially Malignant Disorders (PMDs) and White Lesions
    1. Leukoplakia
    2. Nicotine stomatitis
    3. Lichen planus
    4. Smokeless tobacco keratosis
    5. Frictional keratosis
    6. Actinic cheilitis
    7. Oral submucous fibrosis
    8. Erythroplakia
  2. Management of PMDs and White Lesions
    1. When to refer
    2. When to biopsy
    3. Discussing biopsy reports
  3. Oral Cancer
    1. Squamous cell carcinoma
      1. Etiology
      2. Clinical features
      3. HPV-negative vs HPV-positive
      4. Treatment
      5. Prognosis
    2. Salivary gland malignancies
      1. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
      2. Acinic cell carcinoma
      3. Adenoid cystic carcinoma
      4. Polymorphous carcinoma
    3. Lymphoma
    4. Discussing oral cancer with patients
  4. Common Oral Pathology
    1. Infections
      1. Candidiasis
    2. Epithelial lesions
      1. Pigmented lesions
      2. Papillary lesions
    3. Mesenchymal lesions
      1. Fibroma
      2. Bumps on the gum
    4. Dermatologic lesions
      1. Geographic tongue
    5. Salivary gland lesions
      1. Mucocele
      2. Xerostomia
    6. Radiographic lesions
      1. Stafne defect
      2. Radiopaque lesions
    7. Miscellaneous
      1. Burning mouth disorder
  5. Ulcerative Conditions
    1. Lichen planus
    2. Mucous membrane pemphigoid
    3. Pemphigus vulgaris
  6. Wrap-up and Questions


Dr. Clark's sessions will include a lecture format to present the subject information incorporating numerous clinical examples to highlight the material. Personal anecdotes, lessons learned, and audience participation will accentuate key points. The interactive approach will include opportunities to ask questions, share information, and have further discussions throughout the day."


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What People Are Saying
  • "Appreciate Dr. Clark's passion for the subject. Enjoyed the seminar."
    Debra C. - RDH
    Lancaster, PA

  • "This was the best pathology course I've ever taken. I wouldn't change anything!"
    Wenzell C. - DDS
    Hagerstown, MD

  • "Very impressed with knowledge of speaker and pictures in handout."
    Mary L. - RDH
    Lancaster, PA

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

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