Synopsis
The reciprocal interaction between the specialty of Oral Medicine and other healthcare specialties to serve the evolving patients need has contributed to the progressive nature of oral medicine practice. This talk focuses on means to boost and sustain your ever-evolving practice demands.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the methods for initiating and maintaining collaborative and reciprocal interaction with other healthcare specialty.
2. Appreciate the need to embrace new treatment modalities and technological advancement to fulfill the evolving patients’ demand.
3. Explore the means to boost and sustain a progressive oral medicine practice.

Speaker
Dr. Iquebal Hasan

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Learning Objectives

1. Learn the key components involved in establishing an oral medicine residency program, including curriculum design, faculty recruitment, and accreditation requirements.
2. Understand the application processes and strategies for securing funding to support a new oral medicine program.
3. Explore strategies for establishing collaborative partnerships with academic institutions, healthcare organizations to enhance the success of an oral medicine residency.

Speaker
Alessandro Villa, DDS, MPH, PhD

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Synopsis
Dental Clearance prior to Cancer Therapy: Oral infection, related to dental and periodontal diseases, is a risk factor for bacteremia which may negatively impact systemic health in vulnerable patient populations. Dental consultations, and pre-operative dental stabilization, is sought prior to certain medical procedures to minimize this risk. This presentation will discuss the role of oral healthcare providers in pre-operative dental assessment, treatment planning, and delivery of care.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe clinical circumstances in which dental consultation is indicated prior to medical therapy.
2. Compare and contrast dental treatment planning considerations prior to cardiac surgery, organ transplant, and head and neck radiation.
3. Explore the clinical and logistical challenges encountered in providing dental care in these clinical situations.

Speaker
Shaiba Sandhu, BDS, DDS, MS

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Synopsis
Incidence of HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer is rising annually, which reinforces the importance of evidence-based screening methods in the dental setting. Oral and oropharyngeal cancer screening and prevention is critical to improved diagnosis and outcomes. This session will discuss adjunctive techniques used for enhanced mucosal exams. The session will also focus on community outreach cancer screening, education, and prevention programs. Lastly, we will discuss cancer prevention through HPV vaccination in a hospital, health center, or community setting.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe adjunctive techniques and devices used in oral cancer screening and diagnosis.
2. Learn what it takes to develop and execute a successful oral cancer outreach screening program.
3. Explore cancer prevention through HPV vaccination in your healthcare or community setting.

Speaker
Jennifer Frustino, DDS, PhD

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Synopsis
Significant research supports the need for improvement in the oral care for adults with development and intellectual disabilities. Among myriad reasons of the current deficit in care, is the limited exposure of pre-doctoral dental students to the clinical care of patients with special needs. Furthermore, dental providers report lack of experience as one of the primary reasons for referring patients with special needs to hospital providers. This session focuses on the techniques necessary to adequately assess and treat the patient with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Learning Objectives - At the completion of this session, attendees will be able to:

1. Describe the impact of common intellectual disabilities on oral health.
2. Determine appropriate behavior guidance techniques on a case dependent basis.
3. Recognize adjunctive techniques and equipment that are helpful for patients with special needs.
4. Discuss various treatment plans on a case dependent basis.

Speaker
Elizabeth Kapral, DDS, MS

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Synopsis
Diagnosis and management of inflammatory, autoimmune, malignant, and potentially malignant oral lesions represent significant challenges for the oral medicine specialist and the general dentist. Advanced non-invasive imaging technologies, including narrow-band imaging (NBI), high-frequency ultrasounds (US), optical coherence tomography (OCT), and in vivo confocal microscopy (RCM), can provide an aid to the clinician in the diagnosis and management of oral mucosal diseases. Regarding OSCC, diagnostic timing is critical in reducing mortality, just as monitoring OPMDs to intercept any malignant transformation. The diagnostic gold standard remains biopsy with associated pathologic analysis; however, these tools could help the diagnostic pathway by providing real-time imaging in a non-invasive way. This presentation aims to illustrate the principal noninvasive diagnostic imaging technologies that can be used intraorally to diagnose and manage major oral mucosal diseases.

Learning Objectives

1. Be familiar with the principal noninvasive diagnostic imaging technologies applied in the management of oral mucosa diseases.
2. Be familiar with imaging findings of different devices in the common oral lesions.
3. Understand the application of non-invasive imaging for the management of OPMD and OSCC.

Speaker
Dario Di Stasio, DMD, PhD

Synopsis
Pursuing a career in oral medicine is often faced with challenges not commonly addressed during the years of residency. The complexity of balancing clinical, teaching, and administrative duties while maintaining scholarly productivity and national engagement is a tough mission to achieve. This talk discusses the challenges young oral medicine practitioners may face at the early stages of their careers.

Learning Objectives

1. Navigate the challenges young oral medicine graduates may face at the beginning of their careers.
2. Learn the best strategies to understand, acclimate, and grow into your new work environment.
3. Explore the opportunities that will take your oral medicine career to the next level.

Speaker
Katrina Myer, DMD

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Learning Objectives

1. Learn the key components involved in establishing an oral medicine residency program, including curriculum design, faculty recruitment, and accreditation requirements.
2. Understand the application processes and strategies for securing funding to support a new oral medicine program.
3. Explore strategies for establishing collaborative partnerships with academic institutions, healthcare organizations to enhance the success of an oral medicine residency.

Speaker
Alessandro Villa, DDS, MPH, PhD

MEET THE EXPERTS

Synopsis
Dental Clearance prior to Cardiovascular Surgery: Oral infection, related to dental and periodontal diseases, is a risk factor for bacteremia which may negatively impact systemic health in vulnerable patient populations. Dental consultations, and pre-operative dental stabilization, is sought prior to certain medical procedures to minimize this risk. This presentation will discuss the role of oral healthcare providers in pre-operative dental assessment, treatment planning, and delivery of care.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe clinical circumstances in which dental consultation is indicated prior to medical therapy.
2. Compare and contrast dental treatment planning considerations prior to cardiac surgery, organ transplant, and head and neck radiation.
3. Explore the clinical and logistical challenges encountered in providing dental care in these clinical situations.

Speaker
Iquebal Hasan, DDS, DDS

MEET THE EXPERTS

Synopsis
Incidence of HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer is rising annually, which reinforces the importance of evidence-based screening methods in the dental setting. Oral and oropharyngeal cancer screening and prevention is critical to improved diagnosis and outcomes. This session will discuss adjunctive techniques used for enhanced mucosal exams. The session will also focus on community outreach cancer screening, education, and prevention programs. Lastly, we will discuss cancer prevention through HPV vaccination in a hospital, health center, or community setting.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe adjunctive techniques and devices used in oral cancer screening and diagnosis.
2. Learn what it takes to develop and execute a successful oral cancer outreach screening program.
3. Explore cancer prevention through HPV vaccination in your healthcare or community setting.

Speaker
Jennifer Frustino, DDS, PhD

MEET THE EXPERTS

Synopsis
Significant research supports the need for improvement in the oral care for adults with development and intellectual disabilities. Among myriad reasons of the current deficit in care, is the limited exposure of pre-doctoral dental students to the clinical care of patients with special needs. Furthermore, dental providers report lack of experience as one of the primary reasons for referring patients with special needs to hospital providers. This session focuses on the techniques necessary to adequately assess and treat the patient with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Learning Objectives - At the completion of this session, attendees will be able to:

1. Describe the impact of common intellectual disabilities on oral health.
2. Determine appropriate behavior guidance techniques on a case dependent basis.
3. Recognize adjunctive techniques and equipment that are helpful for patients with special needs.
4. Discuss various treatment plans on a case dependent basis.

Speaker
Elizabeth Kapral, DDS, MS

MEET THE EXPERTS

Synopsis
Diagnosis and management of inflammatory, autoimmune, malignant, and potentially malignant oral lesions represent significant challenges for the oral medicine specialist and the general dentist. Advanced non-invasive imaging technologies, including narrow-band imaging (NBI), high-frequency ultrasounds (US), optical coherence tomography (OCT), and in vivo confocal microscopy (RCM), can provide an aid to the clinician in the diagnosis and management of oral mucosal diseases. Regarding OSCC, diagnostic timing is critical in reducing mortality, just as monitoring OPMDs to intercept any malignant transformation. The diagnostic gold standard remains biopsy with associated pathologic analysis; however, these tools could help the diagnostic pathway by providing real-time imaging in a non-invasive way. This presentation aims to illustrate the principal noninvasive diagnostic imaging technologies that can be used intraorally to diagnose and manage major oral mucosal diseases.

Learning Objectives

1. Be familiar with the principal noninvasive diagnostic imaging technologies applied in the management of oral mucosa diseases.
2. Be familiar with imaging findings of different devices in the common oral lesions.
3. Understand the application of non-invasive imaging for the management of OPMD and OSCC.

Speaker
Dario Di Stasio, DMD, PhD

Synopsis
This talk provides basic understanding to the unique nature of Oral Medicine practice and how it can be successfully integrated within the hospital system.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the various hospital practice models currently existing.
2. Recognize the barriers to establishing/sustaining hospital-based oral medicine practice.
3. Appreciate the specific prerequisite, skillsets, and personnel required to integrate and operate a successful hospital-based practice.

Speaker
Ken Ikeda, DDS, MPH

Synopsis
This lecture will walk attendees through the different aspects of clinical oral care provided by the specialty of Oral Medicine and highlight the pivotality of integrating oral medicine components in dental hygiene educational curriculum.

Learning Objectives

1. Familiarize with the specialty of Oral Medicine and the different aspects of clinical oral care the specialty provides.
2. Gain knowledge regarding patient’s care protocols in the oral medicine facilities.
3. Appreciate the pivotality of integrating oral medicine components in dental hygiene educational curriculum.

Speaker
Nancy W. Burkhart, Ed.D, M.Ed, BS, RDH

Synopsis
Due to the unique, and unconventional, nature of the specialty of oral medicine, those joining academia may face several obstacles when it comes to establishing their clinical practices while fulfilling their teaching and administrivia duties.

Learning Objectives

1. Highlight the lack of oral medicine specialty/departments across many of the USA dental schools despite the existing demand.
2. Discuss the various constraints that may limit the establishment of new, and the expansion of existing, oral medicine departments in academic institutions.
3. Provide a guide for building the infrastructure for oral medicine in academia and how to achieve balance between educational duties and clinical practice.

Speaker
Milda Chmieliauskaite, DMD, MPH

Synopsis
This session brings together a multidisciplinary team to delve into oral and maxillofacial disorders affecting an unconventional population: the youth. In this presentation, a panel of experts will discuss the clinical insights of a series of cases, offering a comprehensive understanding of each condition's diagnostic challenges, treatment modalities, and outcomes. Through enlightening presentations and interactive discussions, attendees will gain valuable knowledge and practical strategies for identifying, managing, and advocating for young patients with unusual oral disorders for their age group.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify the signs and symptoms associated with oral lesions, emphasizing crucial "red flags" that trigger suspicion for underlying systemic conditions.
2. Highlight the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in accurately diagnosing oral and maxillofacial disorders and managing patient care effectively.
3. Explore the benefits of multimodal care approaches across various disciplines aimed at minimizing morbidity and enhancing the quality of life for patients.

Speaker
Lina Mejia DDS, MPH, FICD, DABOM
Carlos H Nousari, MD, FAAD
Maritzabel Hogge, DDS, MS, MSM Ed.
Maria Alejandra Mora DDS, MS
Patricia Barros, DMD

Synopsis
This course aims to provide the oral healthcare practitioners with the basics in CBCT manipulation and diagnosis. Through a hands-on approach, the participant will navigate through anonymized cases of maxillofacial cone beam CT studies to identify the major salient finding as well as incidental findings. The overall intention of the session is to increase practitioners’ efficiency and accuracy in CBCT diagnosis as it relates to the oral healthcare practice. Laptops required for this session.

Learning Objectives

1. Systematically approach the interpretation of volumetric studies.
2. Create image reformations and cross-sections specific to diagnostic needs.
3. Identify normal anatomical structures, incidental findings, and osseous/soft tissue lesions of the maxillofacial structure.

Workshop Requirements

• Bring your personal laptop.
• Download one of the following free DICOM viewing software:
  • For Mac users: Horos - https://horosproject.org
  • For PC users: Radiant - https://www.radiantviewer.com

Speaker
Nicole V. Hinchy, DDS, MS

Synopsis
This talk highlights how the dental hygienist can play an integral part in caring for oral medicine patients.

Learning Objectives

1. Appreciate the multidisciplinary nature of oral medicine practice.
2. Learn how oral hygienists can key-in on the field oral medicine.
3. Understand the integral role of oral hygienists in detecting and caring for patients with various oral disease and conditions.

Speaker
Celeste Abraham, DDS, MS

Synopsis
This interactive session highlights the essential elements in insurance credentialing process. [Interactive and Hands on]

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the nuts and bolts of oral medicine credentialing.
2. Navigate the process associated with oral medicine providers credentialling.
3. Explore how to set up NPI, DEA, Taxonomy and CAQH.

Speaker
Jaisri Thoppay, DDS, MBA, MS

Synopsis
This interactive clinical case discussion walks attendees through the process of detecting underlying systemic conditions that maybe causing or influencing oral disease.

Learning Objectives

1. Compare and contrast between oral conditions that present with similar clinical manifestations.
2. Navigate the process of investigating underlying systemic conditions that might cause or correlate to oral conditions.
3. Appreciate the cruciality of establishing referral system/network to facilitate optimal patient care.

Speaker
Arwa Farag, BDS, DMSc, FRCSEd

Synopsis
This this hands-on session will walk attendees through the fundamental and practical details related to oral medicine billing and coding. [Interactive and Hands on]

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the basic details pertaining to oral medicine coding.
2. Recognize coding and billing blackholes.
3. Appreciate how ICD selection may influence your billing and financial revenues.

Speaker
Jaisri Thoppay DDS, MBA, MS

Synopsis
This clinical case study helps audience in designing their oral hygiene treatment plan while paying special consideration to any existing oral conditions and their management modalities.

Learning Objectives

1. Recognize the importance of detailed history taking and comprehensive clinical examination.
2. Customize dental hygiene treatment plan around any existing oral/mucosal conditions and their current treatment.
3. Monitor the progress of your patient’s oral condition and initiate referral in case of deteriorations or if new suspicious findings emerged.

Speaker
JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, PhD

Synopsis
Integration of Oral Medicine throughout the 4 years of dental education increases awareness of the specialty, the scope of the conditions that we treat, and the opportunities that exist for dental graduates. This presentation will focus on concrete strategies to improve Oral Medicine’s status as a sought after specialty.

Learning Objectives

1. Recognize factors influencing career pathways in dental education including reasons students may not consider Oral Medicine as a viable career.
2. Outline strategies that have been successfully utilized to foster respect for an interest in Oral Medicine during predoctoral education.
3. Strategize methods for collaboration to collectively grow our specialty.

Speaker
Iquebal Hasan, DDS

Synopsis
This lecture will walk attendees through the process of uncovering cases of jaw osteonecrosis related to emerging pharmacotherapeutics and how this may impact oral health care delivery.

Learning Objectives

1. Update on the new pharmacotherapeutics tied to the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw.
2. Understand the process of diagnosing and managing those oral complications.
3. Emphasize the importance of continuous communication/collaboration between the dentist and the medical team to ensure delivery of best quality care for patients as risk of MRONJ.

Speaker
Cesar A. Migliorati DDS, MS, PhD

Synopsis
This talk familiarizes attendees with the various models of oral medicine practice and how these models may meet the existing market demand.

Learning Objectives

1. Familiarize with the various oral medicine practice models currently existing.
2. Understand how an oral medicine practice should be tailored to meet the marketplace demand.
3. Appreciate the barriers, prerequisite, and skillsets to operate a successful practice.

Speaker
Tanya Rouleau

Synopsis
The use of therapeutic and prophylactic antibiotics is crucial in the dental management of several patients. However, unnecessary use of antibiotics may potentially contribute to the development of resistant bacterial strains, disruption of important gastrointestinal microbiome, negative immune responses and unnecessary financial burdens.

Learning Objectives

1. Discuss medically compromised populations potentially at risk for infections and procedures where antibiotics would be indicated.
2. Review medical conditions for which antibiotic prophylaxis is currently being recommended.
3. Understand the rationale for avoiding unnecessary exposure to antibiotics.

Speaker
Wendy Hupp, DMD

Synopsis
This lecture highlights the building blocks for establishing a private practice in oral medicine and touches on the available opportunities and current challenges to establish and run such a practice.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand what it takes to establish an oral medicine private practice.
2. Recognizing the opportunities and challenges of establishing private oral medicine practice in the community.
3. Explore the cost of running an oral medicine practice and its financial sustainability.

Speaker
Jaisri Thoppay DDS, MBA, MS

Synopsis
Get updated on the contemporary clinical practice guidelines for the management of fungal infections by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) where particular attention will be given to modifications concerning infections of the oral cavity.

Learning Objectives

1. Learn about the updated IDSA clinical practice guidelines for management of fungal infections.
2. Understand the contemporary methods for investigating and diagnosing fungal infections.
3. Explore the treatment recommendations for mucosal and oropharyngeal fungal infections with a focus on antifungal agents that have become recently available.

Speaker
Shaiba Sandhu, BDS, DDS, MS

Synopsis
This session covers the fundamentals of staff management, interprofessional communication and the incorporation of AI tools into your private practice.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the best modalities/strategies for staff recruitment, training, and retention.
2. Appreciate the cruciality of team building and professional communication.
3. Explore the opportunities of incorporating AI to boost the flow of your practice.

Speaker
Jaisri Thoppay DDS, MBA, MS

Synopsis
Salivary gland disorders and dysfunctions may play an important role in oral and systemic health. Based on a clinical case, session attendees will explore the causes, diagnoses, and management strategies of salivary gland dysfunctions with a special focus on the most recent updates in Sjogren’s syndrome research.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the multiple etiologies and risk factors associated with salivary glands dysfunction.
2. Appreciate the devastating oral and systemic consequences associated with dry mouth.
3. Updates of the current therapeutic and supportive modalities to help dry mouth patients.

Speaker
Thomas Fry, DDS

Synopsis
This closing talk tackles the bigger picture of long-term financial stability and highlight examples for future investments that may sustain financial security.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand why financial wellbeing is crucial to overall wellbeing.
2. Learn the most important factors that affect finances and lifestyle.
3. Build passive investments and financial security from the “Ground Up”!!

Speaker
Joel Napenas, DDS

Synopsis
This talk will highlight the medications prescribed by dental practitioners that should be avoided, or prescribed with caution, in the geriatric population.

Learning Objectives

1. Provide an overview about BEER’s list and the other current relevant literature.
2. Illustrate the rational for the inappropriateness of specific medications for geriatric patients.
3. Suggest a list of safer alternatives based on clinical trials conducted in this populations.

Speaker
Arwa Farag, BDS, DMSc, FRCSEd