Current Concepts in Oral Medicine Pathology and Radiology 08

This informative, multimedia program will review multiple facets of oral medicine, pathology, and radiology important in dental practice, including: common oral mucosal lesions, maximizing the dental practice with 3-D radiology, and new techniques in oral cancer detection.

Presented By
Medical College of Georgia Division of Continuing Education and School of Dentistry

The Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry is a recognized ADA CERP Provider, member of ACDE, ADA/CERP Approved, AGD Approved National Sponsor, FAGD/MAGD Credit. 01/01/06 – 12/31/09. This course includes 6.25 hours of instruction.

Friday, November 7, 2008
8:00	Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30	Welcome and Introduction to Course Dr. Scott DeRossi
8:45	Diagnosis and Management of Common Oral Conditions Dr. Wayne W. Herman This presentation discusses the diagnosis and management of oral conditions dentists are likely to encounter in private practice. Topics include aphthous stomatitis, herpes simplex, oral erosive disease, candidiasis and xerostomia.
10:15	Break
10:30	Cone Beam Computed Tomography — Maximizing Your Practice with 3-D Cone Beam CT Imaging: A New Standard of Care Dr. Sajitha Kalathingal Participants will learn to optimize their practice with 3-D cone beam CT imaging, rapidly emerging as the standard of care for hard-tissue applications, including implant treatment planning.
12:00	Lunch
1:00	Newer Diagnostic Techniques for Oral Cancer Detection Dr. Scott DeRossi and Dr. Rafik Abdelsayed This multimedia program will review the epidemiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of precancerous and cancerous lesions of the oral cavity. Hands-on practice of several new diagnostic methods will be featured.
2:30	Break
2:45	Newer Diagnostic Techniques for Oral Cancer Detection (continued)
4:15	Questions and Answers
4:30	Adjourn

Scott DeRossi, D.M.D., MCG Associate Professor of Oral Medicine and Chair of Oral Health and Diagnostic Sciences, received his dental degree and postdoctoral training in oral medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Dr. DeRossi, who has had an oral medicine practice for over 11 years, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Medicine. He received an Earl Bank Hoyt Teaching Award from the University of Pennsylvania, where he held a faculty position before joining MCG. He co-authored a Burket’s Oral Medicine textbook and lectures and publishes extensively on all aspects of oral medicine.

Rafik Abdelsayed, D.D.S., M.S., Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, directs MCG’s Diagnostic Laboratory and Biopsy Services. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontics. He specializes in head and neck and oropharyngeal cancer, salivary gland tumors and bone pathology.

Wayne W. Herman, D.D.S., M.S., Professor of Oral Medicine, specializes in mucosal disease, orofacial pain and the dental management of medically complex patients. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Medicine and Past President of the American Academy of Oral Medicine.

Sajitha Kalathingal, D.D.S., Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology earned a dental degree from Mangalore University and a master’s degree in oral and maxillofacial radiology from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. She teaches radiology courses and is director of radiology at MCG and maintains a private practice with advanced imaging capabilities. She researches digital imaging and applications of three-dimensional imaging in dentistry.

Registration Information
The registration fee is $175 and includes scientific sessions, continental breakfast, lunch and two breaks. The registration fee, less a $75 administrative charge, is refundable if notice of cancellation is received by October 24, 2008.

Send Registration Form to: Division of Continuing Education,
Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912

The sessions will be held at the Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites in downtown Augusta. The hotel is adjacent to the Savannah River and is near shops, restaurants and historical attractions.

Rooms have been reserved at the Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites for course participants. Please make your reservations before October 17, 2008. The block of rooms will be released after this date. If calling in your reservation, 706-722-8900 or 866-316- 5958, please identify your group as “Medical College of Georgia Oral Health” to receive the special rate of $119 single or double occupancy.

You may fax reservations with payment by credit card to 706-724- 0044. If other lodging information is desired, call the Division of Continuing Education at 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967.

Special Needs
The Medical College of Georgia Division of Continuing Education complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. If you require special services, facilities or dietary considerations (vegetarian or otherwise) to support your participation in this continuing education program, contact the conference coordinator at 800-221-6437 or 706-721-3967.

Although every effort will be made to have a comfortable temperature in the meeting room, we realize that everyone’s comfort zone is different. Please bring a jacket or light wrap in case the room is too cool for your comfort.

"Current Concepts in Oral Medicine,

Pathology and Radiology"

Augusta Marriott Hotel, Augusta, GA