Oral lichen planus and lichenoid lesions - challenges and pitfalls for the general dental practitioner (DWD05FEB26)

Availability

Places available

Documents

Blackboard Collaborate Link

Subject

Oral medicine

Description

Oral lichen planus is one of the most common oral mucosal inflammatory conditions presenting to the dental profession. However, diverse forms of presentation, important differential diagnoses, potential malignant change and monitoring requirements often result in challenges for those in primary care. This course will provide an overview of these challenges and provide information to support those who are involved in recognition and management of patients with lichen planus.

Additional information

Delegates must be GDC registered

Venue

Blackboard Collaborate, - Virtual

Date & time

Thursday 5 February 2026, 19:00 to 20:00

Lecturers

Marianne Dobson & Karolin Hijazi

Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£5.00pp discount), or Dental Nurse (£5.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£5.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course style

Lecture

Category

Evening lecture

Catering

No catering

Development outcome

C, D

CPD hours

1:00

Cost

£10.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)

Aims

This course will provide an overview of the challenges faced by those involved in the recognition of oral lichen planus and provide information to support them in the management and liaison with specialist services for this condition.

Objectives

To discuss the referral of suspected oral lichen planus or lichenoid lesion to specialist services.
To discuss the treatment of symptomatic patients with first line topical corticosteroid preparations for short-term management and as directed by specialist services for long-term management.
To strengthen delegate awareness of the risk of malignant transformation associated with oral lichen planus.

Learning outcomes

Make accurate and relevant referrals to specialist services for any suspected oral lichen planus or lichenoid lesion.
Treat symptomatic patients with first line topical corticosteroid preparations for short-term management and as directed by specialist services for long-term management.
Strengthen their awareness of the risk of malignant transformation associated with oral lichen planus, monitor patients and alert specialist services to any clinically significant changes.