
Non-Cancerous Oral Diseases That Every Dental Professional Should Know

Non-Cancerous Oral Diseases That Every Dental Professional Should Know is organized by Dentaltown, L.L.C.
Released: 08/7/2012
Review Date: 6/30/2022
Expiration Date: 06/30/2025
Overview:
This course is intended to provide dentists and dental hygienists with an understanding of common oral diseases that are non-cancerous in origin. The etiology, clinical manifestations, histologic appearance, and radiographic appearance of a variety of diseases/conditions will be discussed. Information concerning herpes simplex infection and recurrent aphthous ulcers will be presented according to etiology and location. Treatment options will also be discussed for each disease/condition.
Specific diseases and/or conditions to be discussed include Pemphigus Vulgaris, Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid, Sjorgen’s syndrome, Lichen planus, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Candidiasis, Herpes Zoster, Sialolith, Paget's Disease, Herpes simplex infection, Aphthous ulcers, and others.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
• Describe the etiology, clinical appearance, histologic appearance, radiographic appearance and treatment of each of the following diseases or conditions: Pemphigus vulgaris, Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid, Sjorgen's syndrome, Lichen planus, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Candidiasis, Basal cell carcinoma, Herpes Zoster, Sialolith and Paget disease.
• Recognize the clinical manifestations of each the following diseases or conditions: Pemphigus vulgaris, Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid, Sjorgen's syndrome, Lichen planus, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Candidiasis, Basal cell carcinoma, Herpes Zoster, Sialolith and Paget disease.
• Compare and contrast recurrent herpes simplex infection and recurrent aphthous ulcer according to etiology, location and treatment.
Note: The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.