So you find an oral pathoses…NOW what?

About this Seminar

This three hour course will highlight the clinical presentation and appropriate description of oral pathoses. Steps to complete a comprehensive referral of cases requiring more extensive investigation will be reviewed. Comparatively, the clinical presentation and management of common oral lesions that could be managed in the dental office will be explored. Helpful hints will be reviewed for the soft tissue biopsy. 

By the conclusion of this course, participants will: 

• Be able to describe an oral pathoses with accuracy to ensure superior clinical progress notes 


• Feel comfortable with recognizing oral pathoses that are treatable in the general dental office 


• Gain insight into techniques for routine soft tissue biopsies 


• Learn to complete a referral letter for an oral pathoses that will ensure appropriate triaging and management.   

Presenters

About Dr. Lisa Johnson

DDS, MSc, FRCD(C)

Dr. Lisa Johnson graduated from the University of Toronto school of dentistry in 1999, after which she went on to work in private practice for 13 years. During 8 of these years, she owned and operated a dental practice in a rural community in Ontario. She returned to the University of Toronto in 2012 to complete a 4 year degree in oral pathology and oral medicine. During her specialty training she also completed a Masters of Science degree. She currently is an associate professor at the faculty of dentistry, Dalhousie University.  Her duties at Dal include research, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, and managing the oral pathology laboratory.  She has a clinical practice at Citadel Oral Surgery in Halifax and at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax.  She is a consulting pathologist for Dalhousie University oral pathology service and for the anatomical pathology department at Victoria General Hospital. Her special interests include mucocutaneous conditions, epithelial dysplasia, and oral cancer.  

Dr. Johnson is a member of the Nova Scotia Dental Association. She is a member of both the Canadian and American Academies of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. She serves as a representative of CAOMOP at the Canadian Dental Specialists Association.  She also serves as a board of directors members for the RCDC, representing oral pathology.  In her spare time, Dr. Johnson enjoys hiking, climbing and trying her hand at some artwork.