This fast-paced lecture will illustrate a variety of conditions encountered frequently in the dental office. Growths common in all ages, from children to the elderly, will be reviewed as well as the signs and symptoms of oral and oropharyngeal carcinoma and the role HPV plays. Developing an organized approach to oral examinations, attendees will understand how color, shape and size can aid in differential diagnosis, including distinguishing benign mimics of leukoplakia and erythroplakia.

This course is designed to guide the health care provider through the differential diagnosis, treatment, and management of commonly encountered oral soft tissue growths and ulcers. The lecture will highlight various therapeutic treatment options for candidiasis, infections, and lichenoid lesions with emphasis on the importance of biopsy to develop a definitive diagnosis. The presentation with discuss how to develop proficiency in identifying oral precancerous lesions. Diagnosis and treatment options for Burning Mouth/Tongue Syndrome will be discussed.