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.
Educational Objectives:
- Formulate a differential diagnosis of white lesions based on location, demarcation, and texture.
- Understand when and when not to biopsy a white lesion
- Interpret biopsy results
- Mange or know when to refer for definitive treatment when a white lesion is outside their scope of practice
Instructor: Austin Shackelford, DMD
Dr. Austin Shackelford is an Assistant Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology at A.T. Still University - Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH) in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Shackelford completed his Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology residency at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Shackelford has participated in head and neck cancer research and contributed to multiple journals including JADA, OOOO, and the Journal of Oncology. Dr. Shackelford is 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.
CDE Coursework Units: 1
Tuition: $49 (Due to the Joint Provider ship of this program with ACDE, UCSF Faculty and Staff discounts are not available.)
Cancellation/Refunds:
Tuition refund, less a $25 cancellation fee, will be issued only for cancellations received in writing at least 3 business days prior to the start date of the course. No refunds will be issued for late cancellations or no-shows. We reserve the right to cancel any course due to circumstances beyond our control; under those circumstances we will refund all course fee payments. Please be aware that UCSF School of Dentistry CDE is not responsible for reimbursement of nonrefundable airline tickets or any other travel expenses in the event that a course is canceled.
ACDE Joint Providership
This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and the Association for Dental Education (ACDE).