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Practical clinical oral pathology with emphasis on conditions commonly seen in the dental practice, such as diagnosis, management, use of screening tools and biopsies. (Especially those that are difficult to diagnose/manage, newly diagnosed conditions and premalignant/malignant lesions. Concepts in diagnosis will be discussed, in particular, adjuvant screening tools and the oral soft-tissue biopsy.) Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: Understand the etiology and management of oral lesions; Better recognize oral lesions and formulate a differential diagnosis; Develop a diagnostic approach including an understanding of the oral soft-tissue biopsy technique.