Summary
Oral cancer and head-and-neck malignancies remain among the most serious
conditions in dental hygiene, yet early detection greatly improves
outcomes. This webinar enhances clinicians’ diagnostic skills, helping
them distinguish high-risk lesions from benign mimickers through practical
cases and clear clinical frameworks. Learn to recognize early warning
signs, communicate effectively with patients, and be empowered to improve
early detection and patient outcomes.
To deepen and broaden your learning in oral pathology, register for CDHA’s
online course,
Have You Seen This? An Overview of Oral Pathology, which covers on oral infections, benign red, white, and purple lesions,
and oral manifestations of systemic diseases.
Presenter
JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AAFAAOM, FADHA (she, her/elle)
JoAnn Gurenlian is the Director of Education, Research &
Advocacy for the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA). She
is also a Professor Emerita for the Department of Dental Hygiene at
Idaho State University, Fellow in the ADHA, Affiliate Academic
Fellow in the American Academy of Oral Medicine, and Past President
of ADHA and the International Federation of Dental Hygienists. Dr.
Gurenlian is the author of over 350 papers in dental hygiene, dental
and medical publications and has conducted over 650 presentations at
regional, national, and international events.
Learning Outcomes
After the webinar, participants will be able to:
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Identify clinical and radiographic characteristics of common and
uncommon malignant and potentially malignant oral lesions
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Evaluate patient risk factors and understand their role in malignant
transformation
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Communicate effectively with patients regarding findings, risk
reduction, and the importance of timely follow-up
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Advocate for early detection and prevention within clinical practice
and community health settings