Summary
Our clients present with many interesting conditions including caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, and yes, pathologic
conditions. Most pathoses are benign, but all pathology requires attention. This presentation will focus on common and
uncommon benign lesions, infectious diseases, and systemic conditions with oral manifestations. Risk factors, etiology,
differential diagnosis, and treatment options will be discussed. Dental professionals play a major role in educating
their clients about oral findings.
CDHA is providing the use of a third-party app to offer simultaneous live AI translation. The presentation will be
delivered in English. Attendees wanting to hear the presentation in French must bring their own mobile device and
personal earphones.
This professional development event complies with the mandatory continuing education policy of the Ordre des hygiénistes
dentaires du Québec.
Agenda
(all times listed are ET)
| Time |
Activity |
| 8:30 to 9:00 am |
Registration and coffee/tea |
| 10:30 to 10:45 am |
Morning break |
| 12:00 to 12:30 pm |
Lunch |
| 2:00 to 2:15 pm |
Afternoon break |
| 3:00 pm |
End of session |
Presenter
JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AAFAAOM, FADHA
JoAnn Gurenlian is the director of education and research for the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA). Prior
to joining ADHA, Dr. Gurenlian served as professor and graduate program director for the Department of Dental Hygiene at
Idaho State University. Now professor emerita, she is an affiliate academic fellow of the American Academy of Oral
Medicine, fellow of ADHA, past president of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists and ADHA, and consultant
to the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs. Dr. Gurenlian is the co-author of the textbook, Preventing Medical
Emergencies, and author of over 350 papers in dental hygiene, dental, and medical publications. She has given over 650
presentations at regional, national, and international events.
Dr. Gurenlian has served as chair of both the ADHA Task Force on Return to Work and the Advisory Committee on the Future
of Dental Hygiene where she co-authored the report, Dental Hygiene: Focus on Advancing the Profession. She also served
as chair of the Pharmacy, Podiatry, Optometry, and Dental Professionals Workgroup (PPOD) of the National Diabetes
Education Program, and more recently was a member of the ADA Expert Panel for the evaluation of potential malignant
disorders of the oral cavity.
Dr. Gurenlian is the recipient of numerous awards including the IADR Oral Health Research Group 25th Oral Health
Research Award, ADHA Presidential Citation, Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award, Alfred C. Fones Award, Irene
Newman Award, ADHA/Warner Lambert Award for Excellence, and the ADHA Distinguished Service Award.
Learning outcomes
After attending the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Define risk factors for infectious diseases affecting the oral cavity
- Identify oral lesions associated with systemic diseases
- Discuss the clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, and treatment considerations for pathologic conditions
- Educate clients about their pathologic findings
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations received up to 14 calendar days prior to February 24: 50% refund
- Cancellations received less than 14 calendar days prior to February 24: No refund
- Substitutions are accepted up to February 22 with a service charge of $20.00
Note: If you test positive for COVID-19 which would affect your attendance at the event, you must submit a request via
email to info@cdha.ca including proof of a positive COVID-19 test to be eligible for a 100% refund less a $25 service
charge.