Diagnosis of Oral Lesions in a Diverse Population - Skin Color Matters

December 4, 2024 1:00 AM - 03:00 AM (GMT)

Course Description:

Diagnosing oral mucosal lesions is always a challenge because of the sheer number of possibilities. However, it takes more critical thinking when patients of color have physiologic oral pigmentation that may mask, distract, or change the “classic” appearance of common and important oral diseases. Complex medical histories, polypharmacy, unfamiliar cultural traditions, and communication and trust issues add to the complexity of diagnostic care. Case-based scenarios will compare and contrast the role of melanin pigmentation on the appearance of normal oral conditions, select symptomatic and systemic diseases, and potentially malignant lesions. Strategies will be discussed for asking key questions and documenting the mucosal findings in patients of color so that the correct diagnosis and treatment are not delayed. In diverse communities, it is obvious that many patients do not match textbook images when they seek oral health care!

Objectives:

This course is designed to improve the participant’s ability to:

1. Describe the role of oral inflammation and other causes in triggering reactive melanosis.

2. Compare and contrast the clinical appearance of symptomatic oral lesions in patients of color.

3. Identify important features of potentially malignant diseases and the impact of oral pigmentation.

Speaker's Bio:

Dr. Catherine Flaitz is clinical professor and chair, Division of Diagnostic Sciences, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine and adjunct faculty, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Children’s Hospital Colorado and Denver Health, Pediatric Dental Residency Program. Dr. Flaitz earned her dental degree from Creighton University and received specialty certification in both pediatric dentistry and oral and maxillofacial pathology from The University of Iowa College of Dentistry. She participates on multiple editorial boards including section editor for Pediatric Dentistry and the Journal of the American Dental Association. 

Presently, she is immediate past president, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, and serves on the Clinical Investigation and Abstract Committee, American Academy of Oral Medicine and is a consultant, Council of Clinical Affairs, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She has been a recipient of multiple teaching and research awards, including the 2023 Honorary Fellowship from the American Academy of Oral Medicine and 2023 Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award from the School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Flaitz is a prolific author including 2 color atlases on oral diseases.

CE Credits: 2.0 CEU Participation Subject Code : 730

Time & Location: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - 6pm-8pm MST- ZOOM

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Cost: $25 for AGD Members

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Sponsors: Organized by Colorado AGD, Presented by Region 14

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