PROGRAM SUMMARY

Every day, dentists and dental hygienists are on the front lines of early detection. The Usual and the Unexpected: Managing Oral and Jaw Lesions, is a fast-paced, clinically focused course designed to sharpen your assessment skills and strengthen your ability to recognize abnormal findings with clarity and confidence. Through engaging case studies and high-quality visual review, you'll learn how to distinguish normal variations from pathology, identify common benign lesions and recognize red flags associated with potentially malignant disorders and oral abnormalities. This practical program goes beyond identification to focus on what to do next - strengthening your documentation, refining your referral protocols, and enhancing patient-centered communication. Walk away with actionable strategies you can implement immediately in practice, elevating your role in comprehensive care while improving patient outcomes through earlier detection and informed conversations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

•      Recognize common oral mucosal and intraosseous lesions and distinguish them from unusual or potentially concerning conditions.

•      Develop an appropriate differential diagnosis based on clinical and radiographic findings.

•      Determine appropriate management, including when to treat, biopsy, refer, and follow up oral lesions encountered in general dental practice.

Location: Oxbow Urban Kitchen

1105 Pacific Ave, Sumner, WA 98390

Friday, October 9, 2026

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

2 Complimentary Live CE credits will be awarded to attendees

Complimentary Dinner provided

For questions or more information please contact: Lauren Mullis

6785519060

lauren.mullis@advanceddios.com

About Hiba Qari, BDS, MS

Dr. Qari earned her dental degree from King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia, where she practiced as a general dentist for five years. She then returned to the United States and earned a certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology from Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry. Her academic credentials also include a Master of Science degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and a Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education from the West Virginia University School of Education.

Paramount Education is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Paramount Education designates this activity for 2 continuing education credits. This activity is jointly provided by Paramount Education and Advanced Dental Implants & Oral Surgery.