The many faces of oral cancer, oral pathology and YOU, the missing link

The astute dental professional can recognize the “face” of oral cancer as well as an array of other pathologies affecting the oral cavity. A thorough intra/extra-oral exam is paramount to screen for oral cancer as well as other oral diseases. Etiology, clinical appearance and treatment options for pathologies identified in everyday clinical practice will be presented in this course, emphasizing oral cancer, the various lesions presenting in affected patients, and the TNM system for tumor staging and grading. The importance of the entire dental team in patient communication will be highlighted to insure appropriate treatment planning and therapeutic options are presented to patients for optimal treatment outcomes.