Oral Oncogenesis: Past, Present and Future Projection
Speaker
**HYBRID EVENT: The lecture will be held live online and in-person in Cheung Auditorium (B-60)**
DMD from Rutgers in 2011; Specialty Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2015 and MD from Thomas Jefferson University and Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology from Lenox Hill Hospital- Northwell Health in 2019. Currently a member of American Head and Neck Soceity- Cancer Prevention Service (oral leukoplakia subgroup) and invited panelist at American Academy of Otolaryngology – “Management of Oral White Lesions” 2023, 2024.
Disclosure: Dr. Gates has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. This presentation will include references to off label use.
Course Description
This lecture will contain a historical perspective and update of The pathophysiology, and management of oral premalignant lesions. In addition, we will present recent research conducted through PDM and upcoming planned clinical research.
Educational Objectives
- Understand the pathophysiology of oral premalignant lesions
- Understand the malignant transformation rate of these lesions based upon clinical and histologic diagnosis
- Become familiar with management and treatment options of oral premalignant lesions.
- Identify potential future options of basic and clinical research for this disease