Dr. Austin Shackelford is an Assistant Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology at A.T. Still University - Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH) in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Shackelford completed his Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology residency at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Shackelford has participated in head and neck cancer research and contributed to multiple journals including JADA, OOOO, and the Journal of Oncology. Dr. Shackelford is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, a fellow with the American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and is a member of the American Dental Association. Dr. Shackelford strives to make the specialty of Oral Pathology more accessible and practical for all dental professionals.

While the principles of  recognition and diagnosis of  white lesions have been consistent over the years, the management of such lesions is under constant revision. This course will discuss common neoplastic and nonneoplastic white lesions, how to interpret biopsy results, and how to implement or find evidence-based management.

At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Formulate a differential diagnosis of white lesions based on location, demarcation, and texture
• Understand when and when not to biopsy a white lesion
• Interpret biopsy results
• Manage or know when to refer for definitive treatment when a white lesion is outside their scope of practice

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