Course Description:
This comprehensive lecture provides an in-depth overview of common oral lesions and their mimics through engaging case presentations. Attendees will gain insights into the recognition and management of mucous membrane diseases, including Herpes simplex infection, recurrent aphthous stomatitis, lichen planus, lichenoid drug reactions, candidiasis, and geographic tongue. Additionally, the course will explore premalignant lesions, oral cancer, and pigmented lesions, focusing on their etiologies, differential diagnoses, and current therapeutic approaches.
Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this lecture, participants will:
- Understand the differential diagnosis and treatment strategies for common oral lesions.
- Recognize lesions suspicious for malignancy and understand the associated risk factors.
- Gain practical knowledge on the evaluation and management of oral mucosal diseases, enhancing their ability to provide effective patient care.
This program is ideal for oral health professionals seeking to enhance their diagnostic skills and stay informed about current therapeutic approaches to oral pathology.
About Dr. Renee F. Reich
Dr. Reich is a native New Yorker who received her dental degree from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery and then became a resident in Oral Pathology at New York Presbyterian/Queens. She spent an additional fourth year as a Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at the same institution. Upon graduation, she joined the Oral Pathology Laboratory Inc. as a member of their attending staff. Subsequently, Renee became the Assistant Director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Residency Program at New York Presbyterian/Queens. She has a teaching appointment as Assistant Professor of Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University. She is Fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Renee is currently the President-Elect of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and has served various committees including Commission on Dental Accreditation’s Review Committee on Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Education. Dr. Reich has lectured widely on oral pathology and the oral manifestations of systemic disease and is the author or co-author of numerous publications.