Practical Oral Pathology from Recognition to Action
Six CE credits recommended for dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and EFDAs
Education Methods: lecture, slides and discussion
This course focuses on practical approaches to differential diagnoses, triage, and biopsy of the most commonly enountered infections, inflammatory conditions and neoplastic lesions. Attendees can expect to be able to:
-- Formulate a differential diagnosis of common hard and soft tissue pathologies.
-- Stratify risk potential of lesions and determine the best course of actions.
-- Review the most commonly prescribed medications for oral infections or inflammatory conditions.
-- Learn basic biopsy indications, armamentarium and technique.
-- Understand when and where to refer to definitive treatment if necessary.
Presented by Austin J. Shackelford, DMD, an associate in laboratory and clinical oral pathology at Geisinger Wilkes-Barre and Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Dr. Shackelford is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology who strives to make the specialty of oral pathology more accessible and practical for all dental professionals. Dr. Shackelford has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
| Date: |
Friday, September 12, 2025
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| Time: |
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration at 8:30 a.m. Snacks provided; Meals are on your own |
| Location: |
Tokishi Training Center, 124 Nypum Dr, Wellsboro, PA16901
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Fees:
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$145 - PDA/ADA Member dentist
$0 - PDA Retired/Life Member or Member w/ Volunteer License
$245 - Nonmember dentist
$85 - Non-dentist dental team |
CE Credits:
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6 continuing education credits
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Cancellation policy: A refund, less a 10% administrative fee, will be issued if the registration is cancelled in writing seven days prior to the program you are attending. Refunds are not issued for no shows.
PDA is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
PDA designates this activity for 6 (six) continuing education credits.
Online registration is available to PDA member dentists and their non-dentist team members. PDA member dentists have a user id and password for PDA's website. To register online, sign in with your user id (for most members, the default user id is your first initial, last name and 4 digit year of birth with no spaces or punctuation) and password (default is lowercase letters ada and your ADA membership number with no spaces or punctuation).
ADA dentists outside PA, non-member dentists and dental team members who are not attending the meeting with a PDA member dentist, should contact PDA at (717) 234-5941, ext. 117 or email Rebecca at rvn@padental.org.