The 25th Annual Dr. Arthur E. Iwersen Pediatrics Lecture: Head and Neck Pathology in the Pediatric Population, Part 1
Thursday, April 3
9 AM - Noon
3 CDE Credits – DDS, DH, DA
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This will be the first session of a two-part series of lectures pertaining to the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric pathology of the head and neck region. There will be three, one-hour lectures with approximately 40 minutes of lecture and 20 minutes of reserved time for case presentations and questions.
Topics to be covered include:
- Cutaneous Pathology
- Soft Tissue Pathology
- Salivary Gland Pathology
- Bony Pathology
Course Objectives:
1. Forming a systematic approach to conducting an accurate and thorough medical history.
2. Performing a comprehensive physical examination.
3. Developing a prioritized differential diagnosis.
4. Continued management of common pathologic lesions encountered in everyday practice.
PRESENTER:
Robert Weiss, M.D., DDS, FAAP
Robert Weiss is a board-certified pediatric oral and maxillofacial surgeon with advanced fellowship training in cleft and craniofacial surgery. His surgical expertise includes the management of cleft lip and palate, craniofacial syndromes, pediatric maxillofacial pathology, neonatal airway management, jaw deformities and craniomaxillofacial trauma.
Weiss is a member of several local and national organizations. He has lectured on numerous pediatric craniofacial topics and continues to teach locally. He has published numerous chapters, manuscripts and abstracts. Additionally, he has continued his mission of service by volunteering overseas with several non-profit cleft and craniofacial organizations and has founded the organization Forever Smiles Foundation.