Member Meeting - October 21, 2026

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Presentation: Oral Medicine Round Table: Practical Tips from Clinical Practice   Dr. Dean will present a series of short cases highlighting key features in the diagnosis and management of oral lesions/orofacial conditions commonly encountered in dental practice. Cases will review immune-mediated mucosal and salivary disorders, adverse effects of medical and dental therapies, and risk assessment in oral premalignant disorders. The session will end with an oral pathology “lightning round” (time permitting).

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize key signs and symptoms of oral mucosal and salivary disorders commonly encountered within dentistry. 
  • Develop strategies to determine when to watch, when to treat, and when to refer these conditions to a specialist.
  • Improve confidence in using over-the-counter interventions and prescription in the management of these conditions. 

About our Presenter: Dr. Dean is an associate professor at the University of Washington SOD, and the clinical director of the Oral Medicine service at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. A lifelong Husky, he completed his BS, DDS, and MSD in Oral Medicine at UW.  He is a diplomat of the American Board of Oral Medicine, a fellow in the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, a fellow in the American College of Dentists, and a Seattle Met “Top Dentist” in the field of Oral Medicine. Academic honors include the Bruce R. Rothwell distinguished teaching award, and the UWSOD Dental Alumni Faculty award, among others. He lives in Edmonds with his wife, Dr. Brittany Dean (a pediatric dentist) and his dog Remy, a French bulldog . He enjoys collecting books and lifting heavy things.

2 CE

Location: Meeting at Shawn O’Donnell’s restaurant banquet room, 122 128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98208. Free parking is located in the back.

Registration: SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY. Please RSVP no later than noon on Friday, October 16, 2026

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Special thanks to our Sponsors: AlignTech, Omni Practice Group and WDIA

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Vegetarian meals by advance request only.

COST: Complimentary for SCDS member dentists, $40 pp for all guests.
Payable by CASH or CHECK at the door (no debit/credit).
NOTE:  No Shows or cancellations after deadline will be invoiced $40pp

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