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CE Program - "Practical Oral Pathology" with Ashleigh Briody, DDS, MS

Location: Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks

Address: 11787 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy., Fairfax, VA

Contact: Erin Matlock

Email: ematlock@nvds.org

Phone: (703)642-5297

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In-Person Continuing Education

Registration will open August 2026

Description:

After a brief head and neck exam review, this course will cover common entities in oral pathology. Similar entities will be presented side by side, with differences shown to emphasize how to tell them apart. Discussion will include how to recognize precancerous lesions, malignancies and immune-mediated diseases, as well as when to treat, how to treat, and when to refer.

Objectives:

  • Perform a head and neck/oral cancer screening exam with confidence. 
  • Differentiate benign lesions from precancerous and malignant lesions. 
  • Recognize key features that will help tell similar-appearing conditions apart

Biography:

Dr. Ashleigh Briody is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She earned her DDS from LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans and completed her residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at The Ohio State University, where she earned both a certificate and a master's degree. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.
Dr. Briody currently practices oral pathology with Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians in Westerville, Ohio. Her practice includes clinical patient care, diagnosis and management of oral diseases, performing biopsies, CO₂ laser ablation, and microscopic interpretation of tissue specimens. The practice accepts specimens from a wide range of referring providers, including dentists, oral surgeons, periodontists, endodontists, otolaryngologists, dermatologists, and other healthcare professionals.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Briody lectures extensively on oral pathology throughout the United States. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and four children. 

Cancellations for this live event must be received in writing 7 days prior to the program. No refunds are made for cancellations made beyond this time. Northern Virginia Dental Society is an ADA CERP-recognized provider approved by Virginia Dental Association. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. NVDS designates the above activities for the number of continuing education credits listed above. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp. Approved PACE program provider, FAGD/MAGD credit 4/1/23 until 3/31/2027 ID#212489. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. Dr. Nate Lawson has no financial relations relevant to this course to disclose. While NVDS strives to present highly qualified speakers, it does not endorse any speaker content, products, or techniques, and makes no guarantees about the information shared in CE programs. Please contact Erin Matlock with questions at (703)642-5298 or ematlock@nvds.org.