CE1152

Clinical Pathologic Correlations for the General Dentist

Darren Cox, DDS, MBA and Jasjit K. Dillon, DDS, MD, BDS, FDSRCS

Course Description

Dental professionals regularly identify oral lesions, but once a lesion has been identified, what is the next step? This course will discuss differential diagnosis, biopsy techniques and subsequent management of oral lesions. At the end of the day, participants should be comfortable making simple differentials and will know whether or not a referral must be made immediately. A brief synopsis on how lesions are managed and treated after referral will also be discussed.

Course Objectives

As a result of attending this course, the participant should be able to understand:

• Demonstrate improved skills in the recognition of clinical and radiographic abnormalities
• Demonstrate improved skills in examination of the head and neck including palpating for lymph nodes, neck lumps and a systematic oral examination.
• Exhibit improved proficiency in the development of a clinical differential diagnosis based on clinical and radiographic findings
• Determine which lesion should be biopsied by the dentist and how to best perform the biopsy
• Recognize the histopathologic findings associated with common pathologic conditions of the oral and maxillofacial region
• Describe current treatment options and prognoses of common pathologic conditions of the oral and maxillofacial region

Instructors

DARREN COX is currently Assistant Professor of Clinical Oral Pathology and Pathology, and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist in the Departments of Orofacial Sciences and Pathology at the University of California San Francisco. He received his dental training from Louisiana State University, and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. His research areas of interest include Sjogren’s syndrome, Lichen Planus, molecular aspects of oral cancer and dysplasia.

JASJIT DILLON is currently the Program Director of the UW School of Dentistry's Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Harborview Medical Center. Dr. Dillon, with an internationally based background, joins our faculty with experience and training garnered in five different countries. Read more...

She received dental degrees from both the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne Dental School, and the University of California San Francisco. She also holds a post doctorate diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and a medical degree from St. Bartholomew's Medical School, University of London.

Prior to joining the Harborview faculty, Dr. Dillon completed an oral and maxillofacial residency at the University of California, followed by a head and neck oncology fellowship sponsored by the UC Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Prior to her training at UCSF, Dr. Dillon completed hospital internships in both general surgery and internal medicine within the UK. She is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery..

The University of Washington 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 University of Washington is a member of the Association for Continuing Dental Education.

University of Washington designates this activity for 7 continuing education credits.