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William M. Carpenter, DDS,
MS
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Oral Pathology
This
course will provide a clinical approach for
the clinician to diagnose the various oral
mucosal lesions. The clinical outline
covering the classification of white, red pigmented,
vesiculo-bullous, ulcerative and intra-oral
swellings will be presented. The clinico-pathologic
correlation will be addressed and the differential
diagnosis and diagnostic aids discussed. Emphasis
will be given to commonly occurring lesions
with comparison to oral malignancies.
Oral Cancer
Many lesions of the oral cavity
are benign and must be differentiated from
oral cancer. It is vitally important
to diagnose pre-malignant and malignant lesions
as early as possible. Trends in occurrence
will show why over 50% of patients with oral
cancer are dying of their disease in spite
of modern treatments. Problems and solutions
in differentiating benign, pre-cancerous and
malignant lesions will be illustrated, as well
as the critical importance of early detection. Risk
factors that aid in prevention, detection and
treatment will be reviewed. The value
of cytology and vital staining with toluidine
blue and the “brush biopsy” will
be discussed, relative to acceleration of a
biopsy and selecting the best site to sample. Laser
control and the use of surgery will be assessed. The
objectives of this course are:
- To be able to define
and describe early oral carcinoma
- To be able to discuss
etiologic factors contributing to oral cancer
- To be able to list clinical
features and approaches to establish an accurate
diagnosis and describe management of oral
cancer and pre-malignant changes
- To be able to discuss
complications and management of therapy of
oral cancer
Infection Control & OSHA
This
course, intended for the entire dental team,
will show you how the various government regulations
can be easily integrated into a single office
safety program. It contains the information
that must be included in the yearly OSHA training
program for every dental employee with occupational
exposure.
- Hazard communications
- Injury, illness, and prevention
- General safety
- Bloodborne Pathogens
Infectious Diseases and Infection Control
Dr. Carpenter will discuss infectious diseases
to include tuberculosis, herpes, hepatitis,
and HIV. Infection Control Regulations as
recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
will be detailed. Dr. Carpenter will also update important
issues as dental unit waterlines, exposure
incident reporting and latex allergies.
Dental Management of Medically Compromised Patients
The management of the patients who suffer from one of a variety of medical
conditions will be discussed as to the pathophysiology of these conditions,
to include: cardiovascular disease, liver disease, kidney disease, and
immunocompromised state. Dr. Carpenter will detail the ways that the dentist
must alter the treatment plan to prevent any untoward conditions.
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Oral
Pathology, Oral Medicine, Infection
Control & OSHA
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Dr.
William Carpenter is a Professor
and Chairman of the Department of
Pathology and Medicine at The University
of the Pacific, School of Dentistry.
He holds fellowship and board certification
status from both the American Academy
of Oral Medicine and the American
Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial
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