DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION METHODS IN ORAL DISEASES

DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION METHODS IN ORAL DISEASES: Cytological, histological, and ultrasonographic examination

Location: Biruni University Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul - February 5-6, 2026

The course learning objectives are: evaluation of the general and differential diagnostic features of oral mucosal diseases; presentation of non-invasive auxiliary methods recommended for diagnosis, particularly for oral mucosal lesions carrying a risk of malignancy (vital staining technique and brush biopsy); explanation of invasive biopsy methods and clinical application tips; teaching basic information about ultrasound, general terminology, technical and application details, purposes of use in line with current international guideline recommendations, sonographic features of the head and neck region, ultrasonographic criteria specific to malignancies and lymph node metastases, ultrasound-guided invasive procedures, and intraoperative applications in a theoretical and practical manner.

The course program includes three practical sessions. The first session focuses on painting and biopsy techniques, while the second session aims to perform basic applications on the ultrasound device. The third practical session aims to teach ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy and ultrasound-guided biopsy procedures through hands-on training.

COURSE PROGRAM

DAY I - Thursday, February 5, 2026

09:00-10:30 Prof. Dr. Semih Özbayrak - From Diagnosis to Treatment of Oral Mucosal Lesions

10:30-11:00 Coffee break

11:00-12:00 Prof. Dr. Pelin Güneri – Cytological and Vital Staining Methods in the Diagnosis of Oral Mucosal Lesions

12:00-14:00 Lunch

14:00-15:00 Prof. Dr. Filiz Namdar Pekiner - Biopsy Methods in the Diagnosis of Oral Mucosal Lesions

15:00-15:30 Coffee break

15:30-16:30 Prof. Dr. Fatma Çağlayan – Ultrasonographic Anatomy

DAY II - Friday, February 6, 2026

09:00-11:30 Cytological and Vital Staining Applications

12:00-13:00 Lunch

13:00-14:30 Biopsy Applications

14:30-16:00 Fine Needle Aspiration Under Ultrasound Guidance

Transportation and accommodation are not included in the organization. Guests will arrange these themselves.
Participant Capacity: 25 people

Participants must be members of the Association.