Madhu Shrestha, PhD, MS, MDS, BDS
Lecture
This 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
Infectious diseases of the oral cavity continue to challenge clinicians with their diverse presentations and evolving patterns. This course revisits “Infectious Stomatitis” from well-known entities such as herpes simplex, and deep fungal infections, and to the re-emerging and emerging infections and latest concepts associated with syphilis, human papillomavirus (HPV), Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) etc. Through case-based discussions clinical presentation, participants will explore how to recognize the subtle and sometimes deceptive oral manifestations of these infections, understand their current diagnostic approaches, and appreciate their links to dysplastic and malignant transformation. The session will also highlight updates in management strategies and interdisciplinary care, bridging traditional knowledge with recent advances relevant to everyday dental practice.
Course Objectives
As a result of attending this webinar, you will be able to:
- Build a strong foundation in recognizing oral manifestations of common and emerging infectious diseases affecting the oral mucosa, including but not limited to herpes, HPV-related lesions, EBV-associated conditions, syphilis, and deep fungal infections.
- Identify related clinical features, and interpret signs and symptoms to differentiate infectious stomatitis from noninfectious mimics using clinical cues, adjunctive testing, and appropriate referral pathways.
- Integrate current evidence and preventive strategies into clinical practice, including considerations for infection control, patient counseling, and oral cancer risk assessment.
Instructor
Madhu Shrestha is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at Texas A&M University School of Dentistry. A Fellow of the American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Dr. Shrestha graduated with top honors at the top of her class, both from Tribhuvan University in Nepal and her Master’s in Oral Pathology in India. She established Nepal’s first oral pathology biopsy service and received a prestigious Japanese government scholarship (MEXT) to pursue a Ph.D. in molecular carcinogenesis, where her research earned multiple national and international awards. In 2022, she completed her Master’s in Oral Biology and a certificate in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology at Texas A&M, followed by a clinical fellowship at NIH. Returning to Texas A&M in 2023, Dr. Shrestha has published extensively, serves on the editorial boards of various journals, and is actively engaged in academic and research committees, grants, and international guest lectures, making substantial contributions to oral pathology. Dr Shrestha loves mountains and climbed Mt Fuji while in Japan!
Disclosures:
- Dr. Shrestha has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- The staff of the University of Washington Office of Continuing Dental Education have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course Logistics
DATE:
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
LOCATION:
Online Webinar
TARGET AUDIENCE:
All Dental Professionals
TIMES:
5:00pm – 6:30pm Pacific time
TUITION:
$59/Participant
CREDITS:
1.5 hours
*The University of Washington in conjunction with the Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE), along with 38 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.
Conflict of Interest
In accordance with the 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 and this information will be made available to participants at the start of the course.
As a continuing education provider, University of Washington Continuing Dental Education is responsible for ensuring the content, quality and scientific integrity of all continuing dental education activities for which credit is provided. The School is also responsible for taking steps to protect against and/or disclose any conflict of interest of the faculty/instructors presenting those courses.
Cancellation and Refunds
For this live webinar, a registration refund will be issued for cancellations received by Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Registration will remain open until the webinar begins – NO REFUNDS will be accepted once the webinar has begun. Cancellations must be received in email to dentalce@uw.edu The cancellation request must include: the name of the course, name of the person registered, name of the person requesting the cancellation, and the reason for the cancellation.
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