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LESIONS AND LIFESTYLES

Supported, in part, by an educational grant from Crosstex, Dux Dental, Hu-Friedy, Kerr TotalCare, and Philips Sonicare.

Thursday, September 26, 2013

8:45am-11:45am / 1:15pm-4:15pm (6 CE hrs)

Room 101-C

Seminar format: slide presentation with collaborative activities.

This seminar is a review of oral pathology for dental auxiliaries, using case studies and patient histories to “tell the stories” of conditions that present as “abnormal”, or “suspicious”. The conditions are presented according to how they appear clinically. Interactive processes are used to arrive at a differential diagnosis for each case, and assessment / diagnostic strategies and technology are discussed.

Workshop format: Attendees practice using oral diagnostic / assessment technologies to enhance visualization of suspected lesions.

Course Objectives:

· descriptive terms

· review of key oral soft tissue pathologies

· extra-oral and intra-oral exam techniques and forms

· soft tissue enlargements

· red and white lesions

· papillary lesions

· ulcerations

· oral manifestations of systemic conditions/diseases

· current trends and concerns related to oral pathology

· soft tissue lesion detection and assessment using current technologies

Diagnostic Technology:

· Identifi

· Velscope

Recommended for…Hygienists and Assistants.

Nancy Andrews, RDH graduated from, and was a clinical instructor in dental hygiene at University of Southern California and teaches general and oral pathology, clinical radiology, dental hygiene and infection control at West Coast University Dept. of Dental Hygiene. She is a nationally recognized speaker, author and consultant, focusing on infectious diseases, clinical safety, instrument sharpening, ergonomics and preventive dentistry. Ms. Andrews is a “top 100 U.S. Speaker”, and is on the California Dental Assoc., ADA and OSAP speaker’s / Consultants bureaus. Ms. Andrews is an experienced author of journal articles, has contributed to textbook chapters and guidelines such as the 2009 ADA Infection Control Wall Poster, CE courses, newsletters, product literature and website content.

Ms. Andrews, (or an immediate family member) has a significant relationship with the following commercial organizations whose products she will refer to in her presentation: Crosstex; Dux Dental; Hu-Friedy; Kerr/Total Care; Sonicare.

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