Oral Medicine for the General Dentist - Contemporary Approach

DATE: Febraury 10 - 17, 2007

LOCATION: Costa Rica – Hotel Martino

REGISTRATION FEE: $1,795

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to present the new advances in the diagnosis and treatment of common oral lesions. The General Dentist is challenged with a variety of oral conditions which may represent a spectrum of benign and malignant lesions. Emerging studies also point to a strong association between oral and systemic conditions. This course will provide an update and present a systematic approach to oral medicine conditions.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At conclusion, participants should be able to:

• Describe diagnosis and treatment of non plaque related oral infectious diseases
• Understand a systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis
• Recognize the differential diagnosis of vesiculo- ulcerative lesions
• Identify oral manifestations of systemic diseases
• Understand the rationale underlying the Oral systemic connection, cardiovascular diseases and pre term delivery
• Identify medical condition that may modify dental treatment

FACULTY: Dr. Joseph Katz

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: 12 contact hours. Lecture.