Thursday, May 17, 2012

Dr. Jim Weir

Friday, April 13, 2012
Time: 8:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Course: WEIR AM
 
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Review of Common Oral Lesions

This presentation will start with a review of the more commonly encountered oral lesions found by dental professionals. Both lesions that are and are not typically biopsied will be discussed. The latest information on etiology, clinical features, treatment, and prognosis will be provided. Emphasis will be placed on differential diagnosis and clinical management.

Course Objectives - upon completion of this course, attendees will have a better understanding of:

  • The most commonly biopsied lesions of the oral cavity.
  • Identifying common oral lesions.
  • Differential diagnostic features of various oral lesions.
  • Clinical management of many commonly encountered oral lesions.

C.E. Credit: 3.0 Clinical Hours                                         Of Interest to: D,H,C,B,S

Friday, April 13, 2012 
Time: 1:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Course: WEIR PM

Hot Topics in Oral Pathology
 
This course will cover important current topics in clinical oral pathology. Topics include new trends in oral cancer particularly oropharyngeal cancer and premalignant lesions such as proliferative verrucous leukoplakia. Other interesting oral conditions associated with systemic manifestations such asbisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaws, drug induced gingival hyperplasia, Sjogren's syndrome and "meth mouth" will also be presented.
 
Course Objectives - upon completion of this course, attendees will have a better understanding of: 
  • The etiology and ramifications of "meth mouth."
  • The signs and symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome.
  • Identification and clinical management of proliferative verrucous leukoplakia.
  • Clinical presentation and management of bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaws.
  • The latest information on oropharyngeal and other oral cancers.
C.E. Credit: 3.0 Clinical Hours                                        Of Interest to: D,H,C,B,S   
Contact Information

  • New Orleans Dental Conference
    2121 North Causeway Blvd. Suite 153
    Metairie, LA 70001
  • Tel: (504) 834-6449
  • Fax: (504) 838-6909
  • Email: norma@nodc.org
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