Description:

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.

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants should 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.

Audience: All dental professionals

Austin Shackelford, DMD is an assistant professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology at A.T. Still University - Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH) in Mesa, AZ. Dr. Shackelford completed his Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology residency at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. He participated in head and neck cancer research and contributed to multiple journals including JADA, OOOO, and the Journal of Oncology. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, a fellow with the American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and is a member of the American Dental Association. Dr. Shackelford strives to make the specialty of Oral Pathology more accessible and practical for all dental professionals.

Conflict of Interest: In accordance with ADA CERP Standard V, everyone involved in planning or presenting this educational activity will be required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. This information will be made available to participants at the start of the course.

Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE)

The ACDE, of which the University of Louisville School of Dentistry's Office of Continuing Education (ULSD CE) is a member, brings together individuals who represent university-based continuing dental education programs associated with accredited dental schools in Canada and the United States.

The ACDE and 35 of its member schools are jointly providing this series of live webinars featuring university-based key opinion leaders.

Each lecture will be presented by a different member school's faculty member. By registering through this page, ULSD CE will provide your verification of attendance document. Similar to our other CE offerings, we will maintain a record of your attendance in our database, which you may always access through your personal ULSD CE account.

CE staff of participating schools declare that neither they nor any member of their family have a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program, nor do they have a financial interest in any commercial product(s) or service(s) the speaker will discuss in the presentation, within the last 12 months that are relevant to this educational activity.