Slow-Growing Nodule of the Hard Palate

Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.5 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.
AGD Code: 730.

There is no fee to view this course. There is a fee of $36 to take the exam and claim CE credits for this course.

Synopsis:
The palate is a frequent site for oral lesions of different origins. The aim of this article is to present a case of a 62-year-old woman who was seen with a mass of the hard palate, and to discuss the differential diagnosis, diagnosis and management of the case.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Learn to develop an adequate differential diagnosis for masses of the hard palate
• Understand the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of each disease included in the differential diagnosis
• Determine the optimal treatment options for each disease discussed in the differential diagnosis

Description of Speaker:
Dr. Bruno Jham is assistant professor and assistant dean for academic affairs at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine—Illinois. Upon obtaining his DDS in Brazil, Dr. Jham pursued a certificate and an MS in oral medicine. He then completed a residency in oral and maxillofacial pathology and obtained a PhD in oral and experimental pathology, both at the University of Maryland at Baltimore. 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.

Disclosure:
The speaker declares that neither he nor any member of his family have a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program.

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