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Distinguishing the Benign from the Deadly: Oral Pathology Update

Fasten your seatbelts! This lecture will be heavy on pictures illustrating a variety of conditions encountered frequently in the dental office. Growths common in all ages, from children to the elderly will be reviewed as well as the signs and symptoms of oropharyngeal carcinoma and the role HPV plays. Attendees will learn to develop a differential diagnosis for common oral growths through color, shape and size. They will also learn which lesions are normal variations and when to refer for biopsy and be familiar with the terminology of leukoplakia and erythroplakia and how to distinguish these entities. They will also develop an organized approach to oral examinations and recognize the most common areas for oral cancer development.