PATRICIA MCLEAN

DENTAL HYGIENE SYMPOSIUM

Date & Time

Saturday, March 10, 2012
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location  Columbia University Medical Center

Tuition  $95 ($85 CDM alumni)

Continuing Education Credits 5

Speakers

Olga A. C. Ibsen, RDH, MS '75

Adjunct Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology and Medicine,

New York University College of Dentistry

Joan Andersen Phelan, DDS, MS '67

Diplomate, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology

Professor and Chair, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology and Medicine,

New York University College of Dentistry

Course Description

Differential Diagnosis of Oral Lesions with Olga A. C. Ibsen, RDH, MS

The oral cavity will be divided into the following areas: lips, tongue, floor of the mouth, buccal mucosa, palate, and gingiva. First, examples of normal will be shown. Then, fifteen to twenty conditions for each area will include variations of normal, reactive lesions, infectious diseases, chromosomal abnormalities, immunologic conditions, and malignancies. Emphasis will be placed on the diagnostic methods that contribute the most to final diagnosis.

Course Objectives: Describe three conditions that are considered variations of the normal tongue; Name the diagnostic method that contributes significantly to the differential diagnosis; Describe the histologic features of Pemphigus, Pemphigoid and Lichen Planus; Define leukoplakia and erythroplakia; List two screening procedures that may assist in the diagnostic process; List and describe three conditions which are examples of molecular chromosomal abnormalities; Name three oral conditions that may easily be treated with therapeutic diagnosis; List and describe four conditions with immunologic pathogenesis; What is the role of the dental hygienist in preliminary diagnosis of lesions.

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Infection: Oral Manifestations & Significance with Joan A. Phelan, DDS, MS

The relationship between human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and cancer of the vaginal cervix in women is well established. Patients frequently ask questions about the significance of HPV as a cause of oral cancer and there are many internet sites as well as other media that discuss this subject. This presentation will include an overview of HPV infection, the oral lesions known to be caused by HPV and the results of recent studies that have explored the role of HPV in the pathogenesis of oral cancer.

Course Objectives: Participants will understand the pathogenesis of epithelial infection with HPV; be able to list the oral mucosal lesions that are known to be caused by HPV infection; and become familiar with the results of research studies that are exploring the role of HPV in the pathogenesis of oral cancer.

REGISTRATION: The fastest way to register for courses is online. You can also submit a completed CE registration form by fax to 212-342-5179 or by mail to: CE Office, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, 630 West 168th Street, Box 20, New York NY 10032. Registration may also be done by phone at 212-305-7124. Please make checks payable to: Columbia University. Early registration is advised to guarantee a place in all courses.

TUITION & FEES: CDM alumni and all dental hygienists/staff receive a 10% discount on listed tuition for all Continuing Education (CE) courses. CDM alumni graduating within five (5) years prior to a course receive a 20% discount. CDM faculty and staff receive a 50% discount on listed tuition rates. Retired alumni not requiring CE credits may audit courses at no charge, dependent on space availability.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellation of a course will result in a refund or credit. Refunds are granted only if notification is received at least 72 hours prior to the course. Columbia University cannot assume responsibility for losses due to participants' travel arrangements. Tuitions for no-shows will be forfeited.