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A Guide to Clinical Differential Diagnosis of Oral Mucosal Lesions

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Course Author(s): Michael W. Finkelstein, DDS, MS; Emily Lanzel, DDS, MS; John W. Hellstein, DDS, MS
CE Credits:  4 Hour(s)
Intended Audience:  Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assistant Students
Date Course Posted on dentalcare.ca: 02/06/2015
Date Course Online:  06/04/2002
Last Revision Date:  03/26/2020
Course Expiration Date:  03/25/2023
Cost: Free
Method: Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s): 730
Introduction

The primary goal of this course is to help you learn the process of clinical differential diagnosis of diseases and lesions of the oral mucosa. The first step in successful therapeutic management of a patient with an oral mucosal disease or lesion depends upon creating a differential diagnosis. This course also includes both an interactive and downloadable decision tree to assist in the diagnosis.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

  • The late Dr. Finkelstein reported no conflicts of interest associated with this course when he last updated it. The staff at P&G expresses our condolences regarding the loss of Dr. Finkelstein on December 28, 2013. He was a passionate advocate for dental education who reached tens of thousands of students and patients with his knowledge of oral pathology that spanned a career of over 30 years at the University of Iowa.
  • Dr. Lanzel and Dr. Hellstein report no conflicts of interest associated with this course.

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