January Dine & Learn CE

“Things You Should Have Been Learned in Dental School” Speaker: Dr. Don-John Summerlin

About Dr. Summerlin:
Dr. Summerlin received his dental degree from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry and his specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology from Indiana University School of Dentistry. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. He served on faculty at IUSD for 20 years and the IU School of Medicine Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine for another 13 years.

Description:
Although the understanding of pathology is the basis for all clinical practice, most clinicians rely on their basic pathology training from professional school in the evaluation of their patients. Much of this information is fundamental understanding, but it often lacks practical relevance. This course is designed to facilitate the practical application of pathologic knowledge. In so doing, the areas covered will include, but not necessarily limited to:

• Direct immunofluorescence – what are its uses and when is it useful?
• Epithelial dysplasia – what is it and what should I do about it?
• Leukoplakia – why and when should you be concerned about a white patch?

At the conclusion of this discussion, the participants should be better able to discern differences between a number of disease entities and to apply criteria to determine the appropriate course of action for the patient.

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