Online course
The ambulatory treatment of patients with oral pathologies
by Dr. Giovanni Lodi, Roberto Franchini, Alberto Pispero
- Dr. Giovanni Lodi
Dr. Roberto Franchini
Dr. Alberto Pispero - 17 lessons
- Duration:
8 h 18 min - Access to the course is not limited in time
Course program
The ambulatory treatment of patients with oral pathologies
17 online lessons
Who the course is for:
The course is recommended to all dental specialists and clinical teams who wish to learn how to identify, prevent and diagnose malignant oral pathologies.
Prof. Giovanni Lodi, Dr. Roberto Franchini and Dr. Alberto Pispero welcome you to Oral Medicine, the osteocom video course that aims to improve your knowledge of the diagnostic process and management of different oral pathologies.
Many dentists often delegate the management of mucosal lesions and oral cavity pathologies to external specialists. This comprehensive course provides you and your team with all the information and skills you need to assess and improve your patients’ oral health autonomously.
Because early diagnosis saves lives, Oral Medicine presents the newest innovations and methods for risk factors assessment and early detection of lesions at risk of malignant progression. The recorded surgeries show the different characteristics of each pathology and how to perform incisional and excisional biopsies.
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
The fundamental role of dentists in oral pathology prevention
Strategies for empowering the dental team to diagnose oral cancer in its early stages
Mouth cancer vs non-pathological changes in the mouth
Papilloma virus, leukoplakia, oral lichen planus, drug-induced osteonecrosis
The “14 Days Rule”
Gingival analysis
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
Identify, diagnose and treat different lesions of the oral cavity
Identify cancerous lesions and lesions at risk of malignant progression
Maintain and improve your patients’ oral health
Manage the diagnostic and therapeutic process autonomously
Perform incisional and excisional biopsies of oral lesions
Distinguish benign pathologies from malignant tumors
17 online lessons
Who the course is for:
The course is recommended to all dental specialists and clinical teams who wish to learn how to identify, prevent and diagnose malignant oral pathologies.
Prof. Giovanni Lodi, Dr. Roberto Franchini and Dr. Alberto Pispero welcome you to Oral Medicine, the osteocom video course that aims to improve your knowledge of the diagnostic process and management of different oral pathologies.
Many dentists often delegate the management of mucosal lesions and oral cavity pathologies to external specialists. This comprehensive course provides you and your team with all the information and skills you need to assess and improve your patients’ oral health autonomously.
Because early diagnosis saves lives, Oral Medicine presents the newest innovations and methods for risk factors assessment and early detection of lesions at risk of malignant progression. The recorded surgeries show the different characteristics of each pathology and how to perform incisional and excisional biopsies.
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
The fundamental role of dentists in oral pathology prevention
Strategies for empowering the dental team to diagnose oral cancer in its early stages
Mouth cancer vs non-pathological changes in the mouth
Papilloma virus, leukoplakia, oral lichen planus, drug-induced osteonecrosis
The “14 Days Rule”
Gingival analysis
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
Identify, diagnose and treat different lesions of the oral cavity
Identify cancerous lesions and lesions at risk of malignant progression
Maintain and improve your patients’ oral health
Manage the diagnostic and therapeutic process autonomously
Perform incisional and excisional biopsies of oral lesions
Distinguish benign pathologies from malignant tumors
Lecture 1 – Oral Pathology examination by Dr. Franchini
33 min
Lecture 2 - “The Fourteen Days” rule by Dr. Franchini
36 min
Lecture 3 - The risk factors for oral cancer and its occurrence nowadays by Prof. Lodi
20 min
Lecture 4 - Mouth cancer: how to detect it by Prof. Lodi
28 min
Lecture 5 - Oral mucosa: mirror of systemic health by Dr. Franchini
34 min
Lecture 6 - Incisional and excisional biopsies by Dr. Pispero
44 min
Lecture 7 - Leucoplakia: from early diagnosis to its treatment by Prof. Lodi
44 min
Lecture 8 - Lichen Planus: all you need to know to manage this potentially malignant disorder by Prof. Lodi
38 min
Lecture 9 - Maxillary bones osteonecrosis by Dr. Pispero
54 min
Lecture 10 - Human Papillomavirus (HPV) by Prof. Lodi
22 min
Lecture 11 - ReLIVE Surgery - Excisional biopsy by Dr. Pispero
10 min
Lecture 12 - ReLIVE Surgery - Excisional biopsy of a giant cell granuloma by Dr. Pispero
17 min
Lecture 13 - ReLIVE Surgery - Lipoma management by Dr. Pispero
13 min
Lecture 14 - ReLIVE Surgery - White lesion incisional biopsy by Prof. Lodi and Dr. Pispero
15 min
Lecture 15 - ReLIVE Surgery - Incisional biopsy of a white lesion in the lingual margin by Prof. Lodi and Dr. Pispero
23 min
Lecture 16 - Giant cell granuloma treatment
27 min
Lecture 17 – Osteonecrosis management
33 min
- 17lessons
- -94%discount
- $322savings
The full course program
Lecture 1 – Oral Pathology examination by Dr. Franchini
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
The main object of this first video lecture is to highlight the importance of bringing oral medicine protocols in general dentistry offices to start handling patients with oral lesions and oral pathologies properly, so as to avoid referring them to other professionals.
Dr. Franchini explains you that it is mandatory to analyse not only the oral cavity but also several extraoral significant factors such as lymph nodes.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
Duration: 33 min
Dr. Franchini explains you that it is mandatory to analyse not only the oral cavity but also several extraoral significant factors such as lymph nodes.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
- The importance of performing a systemic and methodical examination
- What is the main goal of an oral examination?
- How to identify lesions that could be carcinomas
- The proper tongue palpation protocol
- Which are the most difficult areas to inspect
- The correct procedure to examine and analyse the functionality aspects of salivary glands
- The Virchow node: an important lymph node to observe frequently
Duration: 33 min
Lecture 2 - “The Fourteen Days” rule by Dr. Franchini
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
In this video lecture, Dr. Franchini shows the proper path that dentists should follow when facing lesions of the oral mucosa.
In particular, the specialist shows an innovative protocol named the “14 Days Rule” that is very useful for diagnosing oral pathologies without the help of other medical specialists.
The “14 Days Rule” says that if we find an oral lesion during a medical examination, we have to recheck the patient again in two weeks. If that lesion persists, it should be considered a suspicious lesion and a biopsy should be performed.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
Duration: 36 min
In particular, the specialist shows an innovative protocol named the “14 Days Rule” that is very useful for diagnosing oral pathologies without the help of other medical specialists.
The “14 Days Rule” says that if we find an oral lesion during a medical examination, we have to recheck the patient again in two weeks. If that lesion persists, it should be considered a suspicious lesion and a biopsy should be performed.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
- The fundamentals of different diagnosis
- What to do and what to say to your patients when finding a potentially pathological lesion
- How to approach the 14 days of wait in an active way performing anamnesis, literature researches and photo-discussions
- How to determine if an ulcer is a common, a traumatic or a neoplastic one?
- Is the lesion removable or not?
- The difference between an incisional or an excisional biopsy
Duration: 36 min
Lecture 3 - The risk factors for oral cancer and its occurrence nowadays by Prof. Lodi
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
In this video lecture, Prof. Lodi discusses the risk factors that a dentist should know to early detect oral cancers.
Particular attention is paid to the relationship between cigarette smoke and oral cancer, and a series of tools to help patient quit smoking is presented.
In the second part of this lecture, the specialist discusses the need to inform people that oral cancer is not a rare disease and that general dentists also have an increasing need to keep updated on this important topic due to the increased number of diagnoses in recent years.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
Duration: 20 min
Particular attention is paid to the relationship between cigarette smoke and oral cancer, and a series of tools to help patient quit smoking is presented.
In the second part of this lecture, the specialist discusses the need to inform people that oral cancer is not a rare disease and that general dentists also have an increasing need to keep updated on this important topic due to the increased number of diagnoses in recent years.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
- The relationship between cigarette smoke and the incidence of cancer, oral cancer and death rate
- The negative role of passive smoking in the development of oral cancers
- Other risk factors related to oral cancer (alcohol, inactivity, poor oral hygiene, poor diet)
- Potentially malignant disorders
- Why is oral cancer not a rare disease?
Duration: 20 min
Lecture 4 - Mouth cancer: how to detect it by Prof. Lodi
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
In this video lecture, Prof. Lodi talks about the different manifestations of mouth cancer, paying specific attention to the tools required to properly diagnose them. Participants will see different types of squamous cell carcinomas, the most frequent epithelium tumor of the oral cavity.
Prof. Lodi discusses in detail the fact that invisible oral cancers don’t exist, which means that it’s always possible to early detect them.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
Duration: 28 min
Prof. Lodi discusses in detail the fact that invisible oral cancers don’t exist, which means that it’s always possible to early detect them.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
- Mouth cancers: how do they occur and how to diagnose them?
- Which factors allow to perform a quick, definitive diagnosis
- Which are the different treatment options once the mouth tumor is detected?
- More visible vs. less visible mouth tumors manifestations
Duration: 28 min
Lecture 5 - Oral mucosa: mirror of systemic health by Dr. Franchini
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
The oral cavity is part of the systemic health spectrum and often shows the very first symptoms of systemic diseases, including potentially fatal ones.
Dr. Franchini speaks about what a general dentist must know, do and say to their patients when they detect risk factors of oral cavity pathology.
Participants will discover that it’s crucial to examine the current and past anamnesis of the patient, collaborate with other professionals, and eliminate local irritating factors by performing pharmacological and periodontal therapies.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
Duration: 34 min
Dr. Franchini speaks about what a general dentist must know, do and say to their patients when they detect risk factors of oral cavity pathology.
Participants will discover that it’s crucial to examine the current and past anamnesis of the patient, collaborate with other professionals, and eliminate local irritating factors by performing pharmacological and periodontal therapies.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
- The elimination of causative factors by performing periodontal treatments
- Inflammation, tissues necrosis and bleeding areas analysis
- The importance of investigating the current and past anamnesis of the patient
- The effects of different medications and drugs on oral cavity health
- How to identify desquamative gingivitis and how to treat it
Duration: 34 min
Lecture 6 - Incisional and excisional biopsies by Dr. Pispero
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
In this video lecture, Dr. Pispero addresses the different surgical aspects of oral pathologies and the indications to properly perform incisional and excisional biopsy, which represents a crucial phase of the diagnostic protocol.
Participants will be provided with all the information they need to correctly choose when to perform a biopsy how to perform it correctly.
In the second part of the lecture, Dr. Pispero explains the different treatment options that follow this stage of histological analysis of the lesion.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
Duration: 44 min
Participants will be provided with all the information they need to correctly choose when to perform a biopsy how to perform it correctly.
In the second part of the lecture, Dr. Pispero explains the different treatment options that follow this stage of histological analysis of the lesion.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
- When to perform an incisional biopsy or an excisional one: the rationale behind this choice
- Which are the information that the mucosa offers us?
- How to perform an incisional or excisional biopsy?
- When is it necessary to perform an incisional biopsy or another histological examination?
Duration: 44 min
Lecture 7 - Leucoplakia: from early diagnosis to its treatment by Prof. Lodi
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
In this video lecture, Prof. Lodi speaks about an oral mucosal abnormality that is frequently associated with the risk of developing mouth cancers: leucoplakia. Participants will discover that this disease is often asymptomatic and that it can affect any spot of the oral cavity.
Prof. Lodi discusses early diagnostic protocols for leucoplakia and its different treatment options.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
Duration: 44 min
Prof. Lodi discusses early diagnostic protocols for leucoplakia and its different treatment options.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
- Periodic checks and excisional biopsies
- Which characteristics of the patient may influence the probability to develop oral cancer?
- The analysis of the localization, size and dysplasia of the lesions
- Different treatment options: surgical biopsies, systemic treatments or simple surveillance
- The rationale behind the choice between medical or surgical treatments
Duration: 44 min
Lecture 8 - Lichen Planus: all you need to know to manage this potentially malignant disorder by Prof. Lodi
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
In this presentation, Prof. Lodi talks about oral lichen planus, a rather common condition whose consequences for the patient’s general health are often underestimated.
Participants will notice that the diagnosis of oral lichen planus can be challenging, as this disorder may appear in very different ways. The goal of this video lecture is to provide participants with all the necessary information to be able to early spot and treat this malignant disorder.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
Duration: 38 min
Participants will notice that the diagnosis of oral lichen planus can be challenging, as this disorder may appear in very different ways. The goal of this video lecture is to provide participants with all the necessary information to be able to early spot and treat this malignant disorder.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
- The different forms of the lichen planus: atrophic, papular, ulcer and bubble form
- Clinical and histological diagnosis
- What you should say to your patients when spotting oral lichen planus
- The analysis of the symptoms of oral lichen planus
Duration: 38 min
Lecture 9 - Maxillary bones osteonecrosis by Dr. Pispero
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
In this video lecture, Dr. Pispero highlights the importance of understanding the pharmacological and medical history of our patients to avoid the risk of maxillary bones osteonecrosis.
Particular attention is paid to the negative role of bisphosphonate on the development of osteonecrosis.
Dr. Pispero explains how to manage patients with maxillary bones osteonecrosis with a comprehensive treatment plan that respects the patient’s overall quality of life.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
Duration: 54 min
Particular attention is paid to the negative role of bisphosphonate on the development of osteonecrosis.
Dr. Pispero explains how to manage patients with maxillary bones osteonecrosis with a comprehensive treatment plan that respects the patient’s overall quality of life.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
- Analysis of drugs that may cause osteonecrosis of the maxillary bones
- The use of chlorhexidine and antibiotics to prevent bone infection
- Anamnestic data collection and complete intraoral examination
- Infection control and the proper follow-up protocol
Duration: 54 min
Lecture 10 - Human Papillomavirus (HPV) by Prof. Lodi
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
Papillomavirus infection is a very feared and discussed oral pathology.
Prof. Lodi leads participants in an in-depth analysis of this large family of viruses that can manifest with different kinds of lesions and in different sizes.
The specialist debunks several clichés about this infection by explaining that HPVs have no malignant potential and have a small role in cancer development.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
Duration: 22 min
Prof. Lodi leads participants in an in-depth analysis of this large family of viruses that can manifest with different kinds of lesions and in different sizes.
The specialist debunks several clichés about this infection by explaining that HPVs have no malignant potential and have a small role in cancer development.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
- How can the infection manifest itself in the oral cavity?
- The relation between HPV and cancer
- Modalities of transmission of HPV lesions
- Sexual transmission of oral HPV infection among men
Duration: 22 min
Lecture 11 - ReLIVE Surgery - Excisional biopsy by Dr. Pispero
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
In this first ReLIVE Surgery, Dr. Pispero shows an excisional biopsy of a pseudofibroma on the lower lip.
Special attention is paid to the removal of this small traumatic lesion and to the management of the soft tissues of the lip.
In particular, this ReLIVE Surgery covers the following topics:
Duration: 10 min
Special attention is paid to the removal of this small traumatic lesion and to the management of the soft tissues of the lip.
In particular, this ReLIVE Surgery covers the following topics:
- Anesthetic protocol
- How to stretch the lesion with a thread
- Excisional biopsy protocol
- The exposure of the mucosa under the lesion
- Follow-up to verify the quality of soft tissues healing
Duration: 10 min
Lecture 12 - ReLIVE Surgery - Excisional biopsy of a giant cell granuloma by Dr. Pispero
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
In this second ReLIVE Surgery, Dr. Pispero performs an excisional biopsy of an extravasation cyst also known as mucocele.
Even if the lesion is very small, it should not be underestimated but always taken out and analysed.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
Duration: 17 min
Even if the lesion is very small, it should not be underestimated but always taken out and analysed.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
- Control of the lower lip functionality and aesthetic
- How to identify the limits of the lesion
- Why remove this small and probably benignant lesion?
- Anaesthetics infiltration procedure in the soft tissues of the lip
- Analysis of the lesion
Duration: 17 min
Lecture 13 - ReLIVE Surgery - Lipoma management by Dr. Pispero
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
Lipoma is a lesion that can occur in all body areas.
It’s simple to distinguish it in the oral cavity because of its yellow colour.
Lipoma is a benignant lesion that becomes pathological when it reaches a volume that can cause discomfort during chewing or induce a trauma during intercuspation. Fortunately, it can be easily managed in the dental practice.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
Duration: 13 min
It’s simple to distinguish it in the oral cavity because of its yellow colour.
Lipoma is a benignant lesion that becomes pathological when it reaches a volume that can cause discomfort during chewing or induce a trauma during intercuspation. Fortunately, it can be easily managed in the dental practice.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
- Lipoma texture characteristics
- Where may lipoma occur?
- How to pull out the entire body of the lesion?
Duration: 13 min
Lecture 14 - ReLIVE Surgery - White lesion incisional biopsy by Prof. Lodi and Dr. Pispero
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
This ReLIVE Surgery shows an incisional biopsy of a white lesion of unspecified origin in the oral cavity.
Unlike previous ReLIVE Surgeries, in which the entire lesions were extracted, the protocol of an incisional biopsy, i.e. the taking of a small sample of the lesion, is now shown.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
Duration: 15 min
Unlike previous ReLIVE Surgeries, in which the entire lesions were extracted, the protocol of an incisional biopsy, i.e. the taking of a small sample of the lesion, is now shown.
In particular, this lesson covers the following topics:
- Lesion sample harvesting
- The use of mucosal punch scalpels
- Which quantity of soft tissue do we have to harvest to be able to perform a diagnosis?
- How to properly handle a bioptic sample
- Suture protocol and case finalization
Duration: 15 min
Lecture 15 - ReLIVE Surgery - Incisional biopsy of a white lesion in the lingual margin by Prof. Lodi and Dr. Pispero
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
In this ReLIVE Surgery, Prof. Lodi and Dr. Pispero will describe the performance of multiple incisional biopsies at the level of the lingual margin of a patient with a severe leucoplakia.
The specialists show the necessary precautions for the management of the lining tissues of the lingual body, the need to reduce lingual muscle movements during the operative phases, and the importance of identifying the correct sampling depth.
Duration: 23 min
The specialists show the necessary precautions for the management of the lining tissues of the lingual body, the need to reduce lingual muscle movements during the operative phases, and the importance of identifying the correct sampling depth.
Duration: 23 min
Lecture 16 - Giant cell granuloma treatment
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
This ReLIVE Surgery shows the treatment of a giant cell granuloma, a lesion of vascular nature that also involves the bone base.
In the course of this intervention, cautery instruments will be used.
Duration: 27 min
In the course of this intervention, cautery instruments will be used.
Duration: 27 min
Lecture 17 – Osteonecrosis management
Here you can watch a five-minute fragment of the lesson.
This ReLIVE Surgery presents a case of a drug-induced mandibular bone necrosis. The patient had been treating severe osteoporosis for several years with drugs and following a tooth extraction a large area of necrosis appeared.
The ReLIVE Surgery allows a full description of the surgical steps necessary to remove the necrosis.
Duration: 33 min
The ReLIVE Surgery allows a full description of the surgical steps necessary to remove the necrosis.
Duration: 33 min
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Giovanni Lodi
Roberto Franchini
Alberto Pispero
The ambulatory treatment of patients with oral pathologies
17 lessons • 8 h 18 min
Access to the course is unlimited in time!
Roberto Franchini
Alberto Pispero
The ambulatory treatment of patients with oral pathologies
17 lessons • 8 h 18 min
Access to the course is unlimited in time!
- Dr. Giovanni LodiProf. Giovanni Lodi obtained his PhD at the Department of Oral Medicine at the Eastman Dental Institute in London. Editor of Oral Diseases, the most important international journal of oral medicine and pathology, he has written more than 200 articles on the topics of oral pathology and special dentistry.
- Dr. Roberto FranchiniSince 2003 Dr. Roberto Franchini has been attending the ambulatory clinic of Oral Pathology and Medicine at the San Paolo Hospital in Milan. He started a research project on tumors and potentially malignant disorders of the mouth.
- Dr. Alberto PisperoDr. Alberto Pispero obtained his PhD in Odontostomatological Sciences in 2019.
He is the founder, with Prof. Giovanni Lodi and Dr. Roberto Franchini, of the non- profit organisation ACAPO that aims to fight against oral cancer and oral pathologies.