Diagnosis and Management of Oral Mucosal Pathologies: A Case-based Review

This session will review the diagnosis and management of some of the more commonly encountered oral mucosal pathologies in oral and maxillofacial surgery practice. Conditions to be discussed include, but are not limited to, lichen planus, mucosal pemphigoid, pemphigus vulgaris, leukoplakia, erythroplakia, geographic tongue, coated tongue, oral manifestations of infectious pathologies (viral, fungal, bacterial), xerostomia and burning mouth syndrome. For each entity, the path to diagnosis will be explained, and, when applicable, biopsy site selection techniques will be reviewed. The session also will focus on different topical and systemic medications that can be used in management of some of these conditions.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

1. Diagnose oral mucosal pathologies frequently encountered in oral and maxillofacial surgery practice.  
2. Discuss the different topical and systemic therapies available for management of these conditions. 
3. Describe the role of soft-tissue biopsy in diagnosis and identify appropriate biopsy sites for different conditions.

Scott M. Peters, DDS
Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Geisinger Health System
Dallas, Pennsylvania
Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships were disclosed.

An Internet-based CDE/CME Activity
Original Release Date: September 23, 2023
Expiration Date: September 23, 2026
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.0 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 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.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.