Lectures, held in-person,
CDE credits 3
Presenters: Drs, Sidney B. Eisig, Mohammad Amin Khoshnevisan, Elizabeth Philipone, Khanh Trinh, and Daria Vasilyeva
Course Description/Overview:
This course will provide an update on common pathologic conditions of the oral cavity and maxillofacial region in pediatric patients. The etiology and treatment of dental anomalies will be addressed. Commonly encountered mucosal lesions will be reviewed with inclusion of clinical and microscopic features. Appropriate treatment modalities will be covered, whether surgical or medicinal in approach. Common craniofacial congenital anomalies will be reviewed with an emphasis on the role of genetics in these disorders.
Learning Objectives:
To become familiar with the common pathologic conditions in pediatric patients
To learn to develop a differential diagnosis of oral lesions based on the clinical presentation
To become familiar with appropriate diagnostic testing and therapeutic modalities