Paras B. Patel, DDS
LectureThis course is part of the Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Live Webinar Series.
This course is part of the Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Live Webinar Series*
Course Description
This course will provide a brief overview of those lesions that are common to the oral cavity with a discussion on etiologic factors, clinical presentation, and relevant demographic information that can aid in establishing an accurate provisional clinical diagnosis. Additionally, there will be a discussion on treatment options to better allow the oral healthcare provider to adequately manage affected individuals.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize common lesions of the oral cavity and develop a differential diagnosis based on their clinical presentations.
- Discuss the common pathologic entities and their etiology with their patients.
- Provide and discuss clinically relevant treatment options to their patients.
Instructor
Dr. Paras B. Patel is a board certified oral and maxillofacial pathologist, who obtained his dental degree from Howard University College of Dentistry in 2011. Dr. Patel went on to practice general dentistry in the Lubbock area working on a mobile dental unit. In 2014 he began his residency in oral and maxillofacial pathology at TAMU College of Dentistry. Upon completion of his residency Dr. Patel was offered an opportunity at the college of dentistry, and is currently a full-time faculty member in the department of diagnostic sciences. Dr. Patel has teaching responsibilities at all levels of education including dental, dental hygiene, and graduate-level students. Additionally, he maintains a clinical practice actively seeing patients who suffer from various oral diseases in the stomatology center at the college of dentistry. Dr. Patel is involved in research activity with the college of dentistry and through collaborations with other institutions. Dr. Patel’s previous work experience and sense of wonder have shaped his clinical and histological approach to pathology.
Course Logistics
DATE:
Saturday, March 5, 2022
LOCATION:
Online Webinar
TARGET AUDIENCE:
The Dental Professional
TIMES:
8:00am – 10:00am Pacific Standard time
TUITION:
$69/Participant
CREDITS:
2 hours
*The University of Washington in conjunction with the Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE), along with 30 of its member schools jointly presents the “ACDE Webinar Series”
This series features university-based key opinion leaders presenting numerous topics on multiple dates and times. Presentations are available to meet every dental health care professional’s schedule and interests.
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.
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 the University of Washington and Oregon Health Sciences University.
The University of Washington is a member of the Association for Continuing Dental Education.
University of Washington designates this activity for 2 continuing education credits.