Updates on MRONJ,
Nerve Repair & Oral Pathology
Featuring:
Salvatore L. Ruggiero, DMD, MD, FACS
Renee F. Reich, DDS
Live Zoom Webinar or In-Person
Weill Cornell Medical College, Uris Auditorium
1300 York Avenue and 69th Street
New York, NY 10065
8 AM to 2:30 PM
PRESENTATIONS
Lesions of the Oral Cavity, from Soft Tissue to Osseous – Identifying Mimics and Knowing When to Biopsy
This case-based lecture reviews a broad range of oral cavity lesions, from soft tissue to fibro-osseous jaw lesions, emphasizing recognition, differential diagnosis, and clinical decision-making. Participants will learn to identify lesion mimics, determine appropriate biopsy timing, and avoid common diagnostic pitfalls.
Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate between oral soft tissue and osseous lesions based on clinical and radiographic features.
- Identify lesion mimics that may complicate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Apply evidence-based guidelines to determine when observation or biopsy is indicated.
MRONJ: A Review and Update
This course reviews current knowledge of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), including pathogenesis, clinical features, risk factors, prevention, and treatment strategies. Recent research findings and evolving theories will be discussed to guide evidence-based patient care.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the mechanisms of action of antiresorptive and anabolic agents used in skeletal disease management.
- Identify the clinical signs, symptoms, and risk factors associated with MRONJ.
- Explain current theories on MRONJ pathophysiology.
- Outline evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies for MRONJ.
Trigeminal Nerve Injury and Repair
This course reviews the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and management of inferior alveolar and lingual nerve injuries. Participants will learn risk reduction strategies, diagnostic techniques, and evidence-based treatment options—both surgical and non-surgical—to improve patient outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the mechanisms of trigeminal nerve injury.
- Identify strategies to reduce neural injury risk during procedures.
- Describe diagnostic approaches for evaluating neuropathies.
- Outline non-surgical and surgical treatment options and expected outcomes.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Dr. Salvatore Ruggiero
Dr. Ruggiero earned his DMD from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, his MD from Harvard Medical School, and completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. Board-certified in 1994 and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons since 2010, he served 14 years at Long Island Jewish Medical Center as Program Director, Chief of Oral Surgery, and Associate Chairman of Dental Medicine. He is currently in private practice with the New York Center for Orthognathic and Maxillofacial Surgery and serves as Clinical Professor at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine and Hofstra North Shore–LIJ School of Medicine. His practice includes dental implant and jaw reconstruction, treatment of facial cleft deformities, and specialized expertise in traumatic trigeminal nerve injuries and osteonecrosis of the jaw, chairing the AAOMS Task Force on the condition since 2007.
Dr. Renee Reich
Dr. Reich earned her DDS from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery in 1992, followed by residency and fellowship training in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at New York Presbyterian/Queens. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, where she currently serves as President. Dr. Reich is Assistant Director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Residency Program at New York Presbyterian/Queens and holds a teaching appointment at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. She has lectured extensively and is the author or co-author of numerous publications in oral and maxillofacial pathology.
VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE
You have the option to attend this meeting via video conference. Please register by Friday, October 4 to ensure you receive the Zoom link. Be sure to provide the email address you will be using on the day of the meeting. Please note this course will NOT BE RECORDED for later viewing.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
New York State Dental Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
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NYS Dental Association designates this activity for 4.50 continuing education credits.