Course Title:

The Times They Are A-Changin’ - So Are the Oral Diseases and the Drugs We Use to Treat Them 

That the times have changed over the past years for all children and adolescents is an understatement and the diseases in the mouth are no exception. This interactive course focuses on new infectious diseases, recently recognized head and neck manifestations of common diseases, updated causes about well-recognized oral lesions, newly described oral conditions and the latest treatment approaches for symptomatic lesions. A range of soft tissues and periodontal diseases are described for this age group. It is important to be familiar with the contributions of new infections, habits and behaviors in the development of some of these oral conditions. Characteristic signs and symptoms are highlighted, along with a potential connection to systemic diseases, behavioral health issues and medication utilization. The one thing that has not changed is that a lot is going on in the mouths of our children. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Discover recently-described orodental entities and their clinical presentation in children and adolescents.
2. Learn new facts about well-known oral conditions and their relevance to the pediatric age group.
3. Compare and contrast oral disease management options, including the latest over-the-counter and prescription drugs.

Presenter Biography

Dr. Catherine Flaitz is clinical professor and chair, Division of Diagnostic Sciences, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine and adjunct faculty, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Children’s Hospital Colorado and Denver Health, Pediatric Dental Residency Program. In addition, she is the faculty liaison for the Center for Bioethics and Humanities, CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Dr. Flaitz earned her dental degree from Creighton University and received specialty certification in both pediatric dentistry and oral and maxillofacial pathology from The University of Iowa College of Dentistry. She participates on multiple editorial boards including section editor for Pediatric Dentistry. Presently, she is the immediate past president, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, the vice president, American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, and is a consultant, Council of Clinical Affairs, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She has been a recipient of multiple teaching and research awards, including the 2023 Honorary Fellowship from the American Academy of Oral Medicine and 2023 Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award from the School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Flaitz is a prolific author including 2 color atlases on oral diseases. She enthusiastically shares her clinical and research experiences and passion for teaching in a practical way.

Course Schedule:

Registration Fee: $795

Includes 8 CE credit hours (educational format- lecture), welcome reception, breakfasts, breaks & all course materials. 

Hotel Room Reservations:

The COD has reserved a limited number of rooms.
The Hotel Viata

320 S. Capital of Texas Hwy

Austin, Texas 78746

COD group rate of $279/night++. To book, please visit the link below:
*Please note that rooms are available on a first-come first-serve basis, so please book early to ensure your stay. 

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**If you need help booking your hotel room please contact COD at INFO@cod-abpd.org 

CE Details:
A Maximum of 8 CE hours will be awarded for this program.

Cancellation Policy and Liability:
By Registrant- Refunds, minus a $75 administrative fee, will be issued on written cancellations received on or before March 15, 2026. Registration fees will only be refunded to the person who paid the registration fees, by the same method as the original payment (i.e. credit card, check, etc.) and in the case of a credit card only to the same credit card used to pay the registration fees. Telephone cancellations ARE NOT accepted. No refund requests will be offered after March 15, 2026.
By COD- COD reserves the right to cancel, shorten, delay, or otherwise alter or change the meeting in their discretion. If the entire meeting is cancelled COD’s sole obligation is to refund registration fees paid to COD for the meeting by a registrant. If the meeting is delayed, shortened or otherwise altered or changed, COD may in its discretion refund the registration fees paid to COD by a registrant on a prorated basis, but is under no obligation to do so. Registration fees will only be refunded to the person who paid the registration fees, by the same method as the original payment (i.e. credit card, check, etc.) and in the case of a credit card only to the same credit card used to pay the registration fees. COD is not liable for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, exemplary, punitive, or damages of any other kind, regardless of the nature of the cause of action that may be asserted. COD is not responsible and shall not pay for costs associated with travel, airfare, lodging, food, transportation or other costs or losses incurred by a registrant in connection with the meeting or as a result of the meeting being cancelled, shortened, delayed, or otherwise altered or changed. Registrants are solely responsible for such costs and losses and it is recommended that registrants consider purchasing sufficient insurance to cover such costs and losses. Under no circumstances shall COD’s liability to any registrant exceed the registration fees paid by the registrant to COD in connection with the meeting.