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Part I: Introduction to Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Part II: Surface Lesions of Oral Mucosa
Part III: Soft Tissue Enlargements of Oral Mucosa
Part IV: Summary of Clinical Features of Oral Mucosal Lesions
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A Guide to Clinical Differential Diagnosis of Oral Mucosal Lesions

Michael W. Finkelstein, DDS, MS

Continuing Dental Education Units:  4 hours
Intended Audience:  Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assistant Students
Date Course Online:  Jun 04, 2002
Last Revision Date:  Jul 21, 2010
Course Expiration Date:  Jul 20, 2013

Introduction
Introduction

The primary goal of this course to help you learn the process of clinical differential diagnosis of diseases and lesions of the oral and maxillofacial region.  The first step in successful therapeutic management of a patient with an oral mucosal disease or lesion depends upon creating a differential diagnosis.  This course also includes both an interactive and downloadable decision tree to assist in the diagnosis.

When you complete a continuing education course on dentalcare.com, a form will come up that requests your name, address, etc.  If you are a member of the AGD, make sure to fill out the field that asks for your AGD membership number (if you are not an AGD member, leave blank).  When you hit submit, a copy of the "proof of completion" is e-mailed directly to the AGD and P&G.  For your records, make sure to print a copy of the "proof of completion" certificate.

Disclaimer: Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.


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Michael W. Finkelstein
Michael W. Finkelstein, DDS, MS
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Michael W.
Michael W. Finkelstein, DDS, MS

Dr. Finkelstein received his DDS degree and MS degree in Oral Pathology from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.  He has been a faculty member in the Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine at the University of Iowa since 1983.

 

Areas of Research:  Development and evaluation of patient case studies and other materials for teaching clinical diagnosis and development of clinical problem-solving skills.  Histopathologic investigation of proliferative verrucous leukoplakia.

 

Contact Information: 

Michael W. Finkelstein, DDS, MS, Professor
Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine
College of Dentistry, University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA  52242-1001 

Phone:  319-335-7360
Fax:  319-335-7351

 

Email: michael-finkelstein@uiowa.edu

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

  • The author reports no conflicts of interest associated with this work.
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