When, Why, and How to Biopsy Oral Mucosal Pathology
Thursday, January 30, 2025
8:00 – 11:00 am
Course Code:
303TH
Cost:
$375.00
Credits:
3
CE Hours
Even the most frequently seen conditions in oral pathology may be diagnostically challenging to clinicians who do not encounter them regularly. This course will help in the identification of both common innocuous and the more clinically significant lesions, including the atypical presentations that vary from classic textbook pictures. The demonstration that follows is designed to help general dentists and specialists alike to feel comfortable performing uncomplicated soft tissue biopsies in their offices.
Speakers
In this course attendees will:
- Formulate differential diagnosis of the most commonly encountered oral infections, immune-mediated diseases, and tumors
- Specify the etiology for common mucosal lesions
- Discuss management strategies, including pharmacologic treatments
- Identify indications for biopsy
- Review literature on efficacy of adjunctive diagnostic procedures
- Compare punch and scalpel biopsy techniques on synthetic mucosa
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