About this Event
Differential diagnosis of pre-malignant oral lesions and Early detection and prevention of oral squamous cell carcinoma: Quo Vadis”
Date & Time: Friday, 3/01/2024, 10:00am- 11:30am CST
Register first and then a second link will be sent to register to receive the zoom link 5 days prior to the course date. This is a live program.
Course Description: Oral cancer is one of the most treatable of the major cancers when discovered and treated early. Yet oral cancer (the sixth most common cancer in the world) is the only major cancer who’s incidence is rising when all other cancers are declining. Dental professionals are uniquely positioned to screen patients and detect oral cancer in its early, treatable stage. The identification of both oral cancer as well as precancerous lesions and how best to examine for and diagnosis them is presented. Although the gold standard for diagnosis is a biopsy and histopathology, new diagnostic adjunctive imaging technologies, as well as developing genetic and proteomic biomarkers hold promise for earlier detection.
This lecture provides
a review and update of the topic and practical recommendations for :
the role of screening asymptomatic patients in the dental office; use of adjunctive
technologies for disclosing and marking lesions; and recommendations for
action when suspicious lesions are found. This lecture provides a brief review of the current state and research on early detection technologies.
ADACERP Joint Provider-ship Statement: This continuing educational activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADACERP) through joint efforts of the Texas A&M University School of Dentistry and the Association for Continuing Education Directors.
Meet the Speaker: NELSON L RHODUS, DMD, MPH, FICD, FAAOM, FRCSEd, Diplomate American Board of Oral Medicine, is a Morse Distinguished Professor and Director of the Division of Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis and Radiology in the Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences in the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry . He is also an Adjunct Professor of Otolaryngology in the Medical School and an Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health . He is a Diplomate, examiner and past President of the American Board of Oral Medicine, He is also past President of the American Academy of Oral Medicine. He is an inductee in the University of Minnesota Academic Health Center Academy of Excellence and the Academy of Distinguished Teachers and the University of Minnesota Scholar’s Walk of Fame. He is a Fellow in the International College of Dentists and of the American College of Dentists and a Fellow in the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He is an Attending member of the Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center and the Hospital Staff of the University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics, a consultant to the US Navy Hospital and Hennepin County Medical Center.
Dr. Rhodus directs several oral medicine courses and has been awarded "Professor of the year " for fourteen years and is a recipient the School of Dentistry Century Club Professor of the Year . He has been active in faculty governance and served in many capacities in the University Senate for over 27 years.
Dr. Rhodus has been active with the American Dental Association and the Minnesota Dental Association having served on several committees and the editorial board and has been selected often as Best Dentist by Minnesota Monthly and Top Dentist-USA.
Dr. Rhodus has been active in basic and clinical research for over 38 years and he has published over three hundred- eighty refereed scientific papers and abstracts. His H index is 40 and his research has been cited over 5000 times. He has presented over seven-hundred lectures and courses throughout the United States and abroad. He is on the medical advisory board for the National Oral Cancer Foundation and the National Sjogren’s Syndrome Foundation. He is an editor of the Journal of Oral Surgery, Oral medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology. He co-authors two textbooks: DENTAL MANAGEMENT OF THE MEDICALLY COMPROMISED PATIENT (10ed.) and OROFACIAL DISORDERS.
Course Topics & Objectives:
1) Review the epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical presentation of oral cancer as well as pre- cancerous lesions
2) Present evidences- based clinical techniques for examining and detecting oral cancer as well as pre- cancerous lesions
3) Familiarize professionals with the latest techniques in oral screening, both
aided and unaided.
4) Assist practitioners in communicating the need for oral cancer screening
to their patients.
Location: Office or Home Computer- Registration here online and zoom link to follow.
Credit: 1.5 hours lecture online and live zoom
AGD Codes: Oral Medicine
Texas A&M University School of Dentistry, Office of Continuing Education is a member of ACDE (Association of Continuing Dental Education).
ACDE brings together individuals who represent college and university based continuing dental education programs associated with accredited dental schools in Canada and the United States.
ACDE and its members' goal is to serve you, the dental professional, in delivering high quality, evidence-based continuing dental education programs to meet your educational needs.
The ACDE and 35 of its member schools are jointly providing a series of live webinars featuring university-based leaders and educators.
Each lecture is hosted by a different school! Texas A&M University, School of Dentistry will provide the CE and verification of participation for all who register to attend.
See below for a list of all Universities involved.
A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Dalhousie University
Dental College of GA at Augusta University
Marquette University School of Dentistry
McGill University
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine - Arizona
Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
Texas A&M University, School of Dentistry
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
University at Buffalo, Continuing Dental Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry
University of British Columbia Continuing Dental Education
University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry
University of Detroit Mercy Dental
University of Florida Continuing Dental Education
University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
University of Michigan
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
University of Texas Health School of Dentistry at Houston
University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, Continuing Dental Education
University of Washington
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between the schools listed here.
TAMU SOD Office of CE Registration Information, Certifications & Cancellation/Refund policy: Texas A&M University School of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
QUESTIONS: Please feel free to call us at 1-214-828-8238. For quicker response please email your questions through the online registration website. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. Continuing education credits issued for participation in the CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states/provinces. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of his/her state/provincial licensing board(s). CONFIRMATIONS: Will be sent by e-mail to the official email address provided by the attendee to the registration website. Exact email is necessary.
REGISTRATION CANCELLATION: Tuition is refundable if a course is canceled by the Office of CE. A $50 fee will be assessed for any course cancellation. All payments by check or cash are deposited into the Texas A&M University account and CANNOT be refunded. “No Shows” for a course forfeit all tuition. Confirm notification of cancellation by e-mail. The CE Office cannot be held responsible for a non-refundable airline ticket.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Your Office of Home Computer, Your Computer, Dallas, United States
USD 59.00 to USD 69.00