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Guest: Dr. Ashley Clark CE Credits: 0.25 CEU
Release Date: 3/27/2023
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Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how to spot potentially malignant disorders (PMDs) and how to manage them. The goal is to remove PMDs to prevent transformation into oral squamous cell carcinoma. Our guest is Dr. Ashley Clark, a Board-Certified Oral Pathologist currently serving as the Vice President of CAMP Laboratory after a nearly decade-long career in academia. Dr. Clark has won several teaching awards, has provided over 100 continuing education courses, and has authored more than 40 publications and book chapters.

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Dr. Ashley Clark Dr. Ashley Clark is an Associate Professor and Division Chief of Oral Pathology at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. She earned a DDS from Indiana University and a certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology from The University of Florida. Dr. Clark has previously worked at West Virginia University (WVU) and University of Texas at Houston School of Dentistry (UTSD). At WVU, she was the oral pathology laboratory director and was nominated for the Early Career Innovator Award. At UTSD, she earned the John H. Freeman Award for Faculty Teaching and the Dean’s Excellence Award in the Scholarship of Teaching; she also earned a Fellowship in Health Education during her time at UTSD. Dr. Clark has published over 40 papers and abstracts, authored the oral pathology sections of both Dental Decks and Dental Hygiene Decks (2014 editions), and is on the Professional Board for Digital Dental Notes. She is a Fellow in the American College of Dentists, serves on the Commission on Dental Accreditation review board for oral and maxillofacial pathology programs, and is on the Advisory Board for Oral Cancer Cause. Her biopsy service offers free biopsy kits; please contact opath@lsv.uky.edu or call 859-323-6333.
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This free Viva presentation is made possible through the continued support of Pierrel S.p.A.. Dr. Ashley Clark is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Viva Learning, Pierrel S.p.A.. Dr. Ashley Clark may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Viva Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.

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