Oral Pathology – Recognition, Diagnosis and Management
Oral Pathology – Recognition, Diagnosis and Management
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: | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registation opens at 8:30 a.m. |
| Location: | Geisinger Medical Center, Henry Hood Center Snacks provided; meals are on your own |
| Fees: | $145 – PDA/ADA member dentists $0 – PDA Retired/Life member dentists $245 – Non-member dentists $85 – Non-dentist dental team |
| CE Credits: | 6 CE credits for dentists, hygienists, assistants and EFDAs |
Online registration is available to PDA member dentists and non-dentist dental team members. Anyone registering online will need a username and password. Contact PDA before you register. Do NOT create your own username and password as you may be charged the wrong fee. Call (717) 234-5941, ext. 117 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After hours or holidays email rvn@padental.org.
All PDA member dentists have a username and password for PDA’s website. For many dentists, your username will be your first initial, last name and 4 digit year of birth with no spaces or punctuation. The default password is lowercase letters ada followed by your ADA membership number (no spaces or punctuation). Contact PDA via phone or email rvn@padental.org if you need assistance to register.