February General Membership Meeting - In Person

This course offers an up-to-date overview of common oral mucosal diseases and lesions encountered in dental practice. It covers etiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic strategies and treatment modalities, with an emphasis on the latest evidence-based literature. Topics include leukoplakia, frictional keratosis, lichen planus, candidiasis, recurrent aphthous stomatitis, herpes simplex infections and common oral tumors. The course concludes with an interactive discussion focused on differential diagnosis and the clinical features of various pathologic conditions affecting the oral cavity, equipping dental clinicians with essential tools for accurate recognition, diagnosis and management.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Recognize the key clinical characteristics of common oral mucosal lesions.
• Establish a systematic approach to diagnosing oral mucosal lesions.
• Discuss current literature on the etiology and management of common oral mucosal lesions.
• Identify appropriate treatment options and/or referral strategies based on evidence-based guidelines.

AGD Subject Code: 730

CE: 2 hours technical and/or scientific

Conflict of Interest: None Reported

Sponsored by: McLerran & Associates

Cancellation Policy: The cancellation/refund deadline is February 10, 2026. A 20% administrative fee will be assessed for all cancellation requests on or prior to this date. Since this is a limited attendance course, "no shows" will forfeit the full course fee. No refunds will be granted after February 10, 2026.

Dallas County Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Dallas County Dental Society designates one (1) credit per hour for CE activities, unless otherwise noted. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at ccepr.ada.org/ada-cerp-standards.