UPCOMING: What to Watch, When to Refer: Oral Lesions Every Hygienist Should Know
1 CE | LIVE on October 15th, 6PM CT
Descriptions: This one-hour continuing education course for dental hygienists focuses on the recognition
and management of precancerous and cancerous oral lesions. Through case studies drawn from clinical practice, participants will learn to differentiate between benign and suspicious lesions requiring biopsy and develop skills for patient counseling and referral.
The session highlights practical strategies for assessing patient risk, identification of early
warning signs, and collaboration within the dental team to optimize patient outcomes.
Objectives:
- Distinguish between benign, precancerous, and cancerous oral lesions using
clinical assessment and case-based learning. - Apply evidence-based guidelines to determine when biopsy and referral are
indicated for suspicious lesions. - Communicate findings to patients effectively, including educating them about oral
cancer risks, follow-up recommendations, and appropriate referrals.
Expert Speakers: Felipe Nor, DDS, MS, PhD & Theodora Elena Danciu, DMD, DMSc
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Felipe Nor, DDS, MS, PhD & Theodora Elena Danciu, DMD, DMSc
Dr. Felipe Nor is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Dr. Nor earned his DDS degree and PhD in Oral Pathology from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul/Brazil. After working for seven years as a dentist in private practice in Brazil, Dr. Nor joined the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, where he completed the Master’s in Oral Sciences program as well as the Certificate and Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Dr. Nor is a reviewer for several scientific journals in the fields of dentistry, dental hygiene, and pathology, and serves as a guest editor on special research topics. His primary research interests include the evaluation of diagnostic markers of salivary gland tumors and the therapeutic effects of small molecule inhibitors in preclinical models of head and neck cancer. Dr. Nor serves as the director of the University of Michigan Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Biopsy Service and provides patient care at the Comprehensive Clinical Pathology Services (CCPS) clinic.
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Dr. Danciu is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and a consultant for the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. She graduated with a BA in Mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley after which she completed her DMD at Harvard University. She continued her training at Harvard where she obtained a Doctor of Medical Sciences degree as well as a certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. After two years as Instructor at Harvard, she joined the University of Michigan in 2007. Dr. Danciu is the recipient of numerous teaching awards both at Harvard and University of Michigan and research awards including the National Research Service Award and the National Institute of Health Transition Career Development Award. She currently serves on several committees at the School of Dentistry, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, American Dental Association and American Association for Dental Research.
