Dr. Ashleigh Briody is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She earned her DDS from the LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans. She completed her oral and maxillofacial pathology residency at The Ohio State University, where she earned 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. The scope of her practice includes seeing patients clinically, diagnosing and managing oral disease, performing biopsies, CO2 laser ablation, and reading the tissue microscopically. When not in clinic, she enjoys lecturing about oral pathology all over the United States and spending time with her husband, three daughters, and their bernedoodle, Jaws.
This program offers a deep dive into the critical features of oral cancer, equipping dental hygienists with the skills to distinguish between precancerous and benign lesions. Dr Ashleigh Briody, an oral & maxillofacial pathologist, will also explore other prevalent conditions in oral pathology and effective management strategies for each.
Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology, AGD Subject Code 730
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
Confidently recognize features of cancer and precancer and understand the differences between similar lesions.
Perform a thorough oral cancer screening, including the identification of suspicious lesions and risk factors.