Dr. John Svirsky Oral Pathology Richmond, VA

  • Professor Emeritus and Distinguished Career Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
  • Honorary Member, American Academy of Oral Medicine
  • Honorary Member, Hinman Dental Society 

Thursday Courses
Come In and Catch It: The Review that Sticks
Time: 8 - 11 AM
Room: Omni,
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00

This is the perfect review course that covers the recognition, diagnosis and treatment of the 25 soft tissue lesions that every dentist and hygienist should know and treat appropriately. A number of the entities only require recognition. The classic lesions that have been forgotten since school will be brought back to life and your diagnostic confidence will be re-energized. At the end of the course, the management of xerostomia will be recognized. Dr. Svirsky makes oral pathology fun!

25 Shades of Grey and a Whole Lot Less Risqué
Time: 12:30 - 3 PM
Room: GWCC,
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00

This radiology review course has a number of common cases in addition to some interesting unusual cases thrown in to keep the audience on their “toes.” We will review common radiolucent and radiopaque lesions. Get ready to learn, laugh and make a difference in the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases.

Friday Courses
Oral Cancer 2027: Lumps, Bumps and Lesions for all Seasons
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Room: GWCC,
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $150.00  Other Fee: $75.00

This interactive and entertaining course deals with unusual cases, diagnostic challenges, the oral health effects of tobacco products and alcohol, premalignant and malignant lesions, presenting an oral cancer diagnosis to a patient and new diagnostic technique. Tobacco advertising will be exposed and the link between human papilloma virus and cancer discussed. Treatment of oral cancer and oropharyngeal cancer will be presented. Get ready to laugh, learn and make a major difference in the lives of your patients.

Saturday Courses
The Oral Path of Least Resistance
Time: 1:30 - 4 PM
Room: Omni,
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $0.00  Other Fee: $0.00

This new, interactive course for 2027 will present a potpourri of interesting cases that the audience will help me diagnose in a live manner. You'll learn to develop a logical approach to the diagnosis of oral lesions. Come attend this oral pathology adventure and some unusual “things” might pop up! A good time is to be had by all!