Subject: 319 - Biopsies
Credits: 3 (Participation)
Friday, July 14: 2 to 5 p.m.
Audience: D, R
Fee: $465 {$545}
Location: Promenade Level, Milano VII
Speaker Bio: Erie, Pennsylvania; private practice; member, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Examination Committee; clinical professor, LECOM School of Dental Medicine Erie Outreach Clinic
Description: Early detection of benign, premalignant and malignant conditions is one of the most important responsibilities of the dentist. A lesion is a zone of tissue with impaired function as a result of damage by disease or wounding; its described by size, color, appearance, consistency and texture. Consent, specimen handling and submission, armamentarium and techniques will be reviewed.
Learning objectives:
- Develop a greater understanding of the pathogenesis of oral soft tissue lesions.
- Understand the value of diagnostic and surgical adjuncts.
- Perform soft tissue biopsies using conventional techniques.
