Oral Cancer and Precancerous Lesions

Aaron Yancoskie, DDS

 

This lecture will provide a practical and evidence-based review of oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders, emphasizing their clinical presentation, risk factors, and biologic behavior. Through clinical case examples and photographic illustrations, attendees will develop an approach to differentiating reactive and benign lesions from dysplastic and malignant processes and understand current diagnostic pathways. Management principles for oral precancer and cancer will be reviewed, with an emphasis on timely referral. Upon completion of this session, clinicians will be better equipped to identify and differentiate oral lesions and apply appropriate diagnostic and management strategies in daily clinical practice.

Educational Objectives
• Describe the clinical features of oral cancer and precancerous lesions
• Discuss screening approaches
• Differentiate reactive lesions from oral cancer and precancer
• Apply appropriate diagnostic and management strategies

Dr. Aaron Yancoskie is a board certified oral and maxillofacial pathologist and currently serves as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at Touro College of Dental Medicine. He sees patients in his private practice Midtown Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, and serves as an attending pathologist at Westchester Medical Center. He is nationally recognized for his expertise in oral cancer and precancer, has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, and regularly lectures dentists and specialists on early detection and management of oral disease