Comprehensive Overview of Oral Pathology

Course Description
This course will provide attendees with a comprehensive review of oral pathology. Common entities will be discussed; a particular focus will be made on oral squamous cell carcinoma and prevention of this malignancy.

I.Potentially Malignant Disorders (PMDs) and White Lesions
A. Leukoplakia
B. Nicotine stomatitis
C. Lichen planus
D. Smokeless tobacco keratosis
E. Frictional keratosis
F. Actinic cheilitis
G. Oral submucous fibrosis
H. Erythroplakia

II. Management of PMDs and White Lesions
A. When to refer
B. When to biopsy
C. Discussing biopsy reports

III. Oral Cancer
A. Squamous cell carcinoma
1. Etiology
2. Clinical features
3. HPV-negative vs HPV-positive
4. Treatment
5. Prognosis
B. Salivary gland malignancies
1. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
2. Acinic cell carcinoma
3. Adenoid cystic carcinoma
4. Polymorphous carcinoma
C. Lymphoma

IV. Common Oral Pathology
A. Infections
1. Candidiasis
B. Epithelial lesions
1. Pigmented lesions
2. Papillary lesions
C. Mesenchymal lesions
1. Fibroma
2. Bumps on the gum
D. Dermatologic lesions
1. Geographic tongue
E. Salivary gland lesions
1. Mucocele
2. Xerostomia
F. Radiographic lesions
1. Stafne defect
2. Radiopaque lesions

V. Ulcerative Conditions
A. Lichen planus
B. Mucous membrane pemphigoid
C. Pemphigus vulgaris

VI. Wrap-up and Questions

Course Objectives
At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:
• Identify potentially malignant disorders
• Determine how to discuss oral findings with patients
• Discuss common lesions affecting the oral cavity
• Discuss how to manage patients with potentially malignant disorders and common oral pathology
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