< 2027 Topic Previews / Continuing Education Series

This course will provide oral health care providers with information regarding oral cancer. Potentially malignant conditions, particularly leukoplakia, will be discussed. Prevention of the disease is primarily the job of oral health care professionals; therefore, a focus will be made on preventing oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss the etiology of potentially malignant conditions of the oral cavity.
• Recognize how potentially malignant conditions present in the oral cavity.
• Determine an appropriate treatment plan when potentially malignant conditions are discovered.

About the Speaker

Ashley N. Clark, DDS

Dr. Ashley Clark is a board-certified oral pathologist currently serving as the President of CAMP Laboratory in Indianapolis after a nearly decade-long career in academia. She has served on the Professional Board for Oral Cancer Cause and Digital Dental Notes and the Advisory Board for General Dentistry. Dr. Clark has won several teaching awards, has provided over 500 continuing education courses, and has authored more than 50 publications and book chapters. She is a Fellow of the American and International College of Dentists.