ACDE Webinar Series: When to Worry about White Lesions in the Oral Cavity

Date: 

Thursday, May 25, 2023, 8:00pm to 9:00pm

Location: 

Webinar via Zoom

Speaker: Dr. Austin Shackelford

Abstract: While the principles of recognition and diagnosis of white lesions have been consistent over the years, the management of such lesions is under constant revision. This course will discuss common neoplastic and nonneoplastic white lesions, how to interpret biopsy results, and how to implement or find evidence-based management.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Formulate a differential diagnosis of white lesions based on location, demarcation, and texture
2. Understand when and when not to biopsy a white lesion
3. Interpret biopsy results
4. Mange or know when to refer for definitive treatment when a white lesion is outside their scope of practice

Tuition: $49/1 ADA CERP credit hours
Course Prerequisites: None required 
Course Format: Virtual Lecture
Conflict of Interest: None reported by speaker
Contact: Caitlin Laughlin at caitlin_laughlin@hsdm.harvard.edu
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation 7 days before the course will be eligible for full refund. No refund will be made within 7 days of the course initiation date. 

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Harvard School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The Harvard School of Dental Medicine designated this activity for 1 continuing education credit(s).