This comprehensive presentation is designed to enhance the diagnostic acumen of dental professionals in the realm of oral pathology. It focuses on the critical skill of differential diagnosis for a wide spectrum of oral lesions that dental professionals commonly encounter in their clinical practice. The content is structured to provide in-depth knowledge on the diagnosis and management of prevalent oral lesions, with a particular emphasis on oral cancer, autoimmune conditions, and ill-defined radiolucent lesions.
Learning Objectives:
To assess the distinct clinical features of various autoimmune conditions, enabling accurate diagnosis and appropriate management strategies.
To understand the nuanced differences between conventional and HPV-associated oral squamous cell carcinoma, including their distinct management protocols and prognostic implications.
To develop a structured approach to the differential diagnosis of ill-defined radiolucent lesions, incorporating both clinical and radiographic findings.
To distinguish between the various premalignant lesions, enabling accurate differential diagnosis and delineating their respective features, treatment approaches, and prognostic outcomes.