ACDE Webinar Series
The Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE), along with 37 of its member schools, is jointly providing a series of live webinars. This series features university-based key opinion leaders presenting numerous topics on multiple dates and times. Presentations are available to meet every dental professional’s schedule and interests.
Course Description
Oral cancer remains a significant public health concern, with early detection and intervention playing a critical role in improving patient outcomes. As frontline providers, dental professionals are uniquely positioned to identify early signs of disease and implement preventive strategies during routine clinical encounters. This lecture will equip the dental team with the knowledge and clinical insight necessary to recognize risk factors, detect early lesions, and intervene effectively.
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Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Understand the prevalence of oral cancer
- Identify common oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs)
- Select the diagnostic process and appropriate management of OPMDs to prevent transformation to oral cancer
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This webinar will be held on Zoom.
Instructions will be sent to you by email closer to the course start date on how to access the Zoom meeting.
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Cancellations made more than 10 calendar days before the course start date will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 10 calendar days of the course start date.
Refunds will not be issued for registrants who do not attend, regardless of reason for absence.
Registrations cannot be transferred to another individual.
To cancel your registration, please follow the link and instructions provided in the registration confirmation email. If you are eligible for a refund, the refund will be processed automatically upon cancellation. Please allow 3-5 business days for the transaction to be completed.
Continuing Dental Education (University of Toronto) reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient registrations, instructor cancellation, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. In the event of course cancellation, a full refund will be issued, and registrants will be notified promptly. We are not liable for any associated losses, damages, or expenses, including travel and accommodations.
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After completing this course, a certificate of completion that indicates the number of Continuing Education (CE) points earned will be sent to you within 7-10 days by email.
Presenter
Dr. Neetha Santosh is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Pathology, Medicine, and Radiology at the Indiana University School of Dentistry. She completed an Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology residency at the Ohio State University College of Dentistry, where she was also granted an MS degree. Dr. Santosh is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and a fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and the American College of Dentists. She directs and teaches multiple pre-doctoral and post-graduate courses and participates in an active surgical oral pathology biopsy practice at IUSD. She also serves on the editorial board of the Indiana Dental Association Journal and the national committees for the Integrated National Board Dental Examination and the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. She has won several awards, including the IU Office for Women Recognition Award and the IU Trustee’s Teaching Award.