Full course description
June 5, 2026
Online Only
2.0 CE Hours
Location
Online via Zoom
Registration
Cost: $100
Creighton alumni and their spouses/dependents receive 15% off with code CULifelongAlum
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Conference links to be sent a week prior to the event.
Who Should Enroll
This course is designed for dental professionals involved in clinical assessment and diagnosis, including:
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- Dentists in general practice
- Dental hygienists
- Dental assistants supporting patient evaluation and care
Provided By
- Creighton University School of Dentistry
- Creighton University College of Professional and Continuing Education
Description
Missed or delayed diagnoses in oral pathology can place patients at risk and create significant clinical and professional consequences. This case‑based dental continuing education course helps general dental professionals improve diagnostic accuracy by recognizing oral lesions that are commonly overlooked or misdiagnosed in everyday practice.
Through real‑life clinical scenarios, learners will examine soft tissue and bony lesions of the oral cavity and jaws, with focused discussion on why these conditions are frequently missed and why early recognition is critical. Each case includes a concise review of clinical and radiographic features, common differential diagnoses and practical management considerations that can be applied immediately in a general dental setting.
The instructors and planners for this course have listed no conflicts of interest.
Planning Committee: Donal Scheidel, DDS; Douglas MacDougall, DMD; Jose Ibarrola, CD, MS, DDS; Christine Keith, BS, DDS; Colin Dworak, MBA
Method of Teaching: Lecture/Discussion
Total CE Credits: 2.0
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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- Identify common hard and soft tissue lesions of the oral cavity that are frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed in general dental practice
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- Recognize key clinical and radiographic features associated with these conditions
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- Distinguish between common differential diagnoses for similar‑appearing lesions
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- Understand appropriate management options, including when to monitor, treat or refer
Featured Speaker
Hardeep K . Chehal, BSC, BDS, DDS
Chair, Oral Health Promotion
Professor
Hardeep K . Chehal, BSC, BDS, DDS is a board‑certified oral and maxillofacial pathologist and serves as chair of the Department of Oral Health Promotion at Creighton University. She earned her certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology from the University of Florida College of Dentistry and her DDS from Creighton University. A diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, she is the recipient of the Dr. Oscar S. Belzer Endowed Chair in Dentistry and has authored multiple peer‑reviewed publications.
Schedule
Friday, June 5th, 2026
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Schedule TBD
Dental Credit Statement
Creighton University is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit by hours by boards of dentistry.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/goto/cerp.
The Creighton University School of Dentistry designates this activity for 2.0 continuing education credits.
How To Register
Step 1
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Step 2
Register for your program by clicking on the Cart and following the prompts to submit payment.
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Cancellation Policy
A cancellation fee of $50 will be charged for cancellations received later than 72 hours prior to the course.
Questions?
Office of Continuing Education
College of Professional and Continuing Education
Creighton University
402.280.1830
CMedEd@creighton.edu