ACDE - Infectious Stomatitis: What’s Old, What’s New, and What You Shouldn’t Miss!

Infectious diseases of the oral cavity continue to challenge clinicians with their diverse presentations and evolving patterns. This course revisits “Infectious Stomatitis” from well-known entities such as herpes simplex, and deep fungal infections, and to the re-emerging and emerging infections and latest concepts associated with syphilis, human papillomavirus (HPV), Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) etc. Through case-based discussions clinical presentation, participants will explore how to recognize the subtle and sometimes deceptive oral manifestations of these infections, understand their current diagnostic approaches, and appreciate their links to dysplastic and malignant transformation. The session will also highlight updates in management strategies and interdisciplinary care, bridging traditional knowledge with recent advances relevant to everyday dental practice.

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will:

• Build a strong foundation in recognizing oral manifestations of common and emerging infectious diseases affecting the oral mucosa, including but not limited to herpes, HPV-related lesions, EBV-associated conditions, syphilis, and deep fungal infections

• Identify related clinical features, and interpret signs and symptoms to differentiate infectious stomatitis from noninfectious mimics using clinical cues, adjunctive testing, and appropriate referral pathways

• Integrate current evidence and preventive strategies into clinical practice, including considerations for infection control, patient counseling, and oral cancer risk assessment

Educational Method: Zoom Lecture