#  Navigating the Great Mimickers: A Practical Guide to Soft Tissue Lesion Diagnosis  

 



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####  calendar\_today Date and Time 

 **October 29, 2026** 

 08:00AM - 09:00AM EDT 

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 **Zoom**  



 

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## About this webinar

Many oral soft tissue lesions present with subtle, overlapping, or misleading clinical features, making diagnosis one of the most challenging aspects of everyday dental practice. While some lesions are benign and require only observation, others may signal serious local or systemic disease that demands prompt recognition and intervention.

In this one-hour webinar, [**Dr. Joud Y. Omari**](/people/joud-omari "Joud Omari") will guide participants through the evaluation of the oral cavity's "great mimickers"—conditions that can lead to diagnostic pitfalls. Through clinical images, evidence-based diagnostic frameworks, and real-world case examples, attendees will learn to recognize the visual, tactile, and historical clues that distinguish low-risk findings from lesions that warrant biopsy, referral, or urgent evaluation.

Designed to strengthen diagnostic confidence and clinical decision-making, this session provides a systematic approach to assessing ambiguous soft tissue lesions and determining the most appropriate next steps in patient care.

Whether you are a general dentist, specialist, dental hygienist, or trainee, you will leave with practical strategies to navigate diagnostic uncertainty, improve clinical judgment, and support better patient outcomes through timely recognition and intervention.

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*This webinar is part of the monthly* [**HSDM** **Specialty Lecture Series**](#series)*, monthly one-hour live webinars designed to fit your busy schedule. Earn CE credits while gaining practical clinical insights from HSDM faculty and invited experts.*



 

##  Why attend 

 



Earn **1 Continuing Education (CE) credit.**

**Participants will:**

- Strengthen your confidence in evaluating challenging oral soft tissue lesions.
- Learn to recognize subtle clinical signs that may indicate serious disease.
- Reduce diagnostic uncertainty with a practical, systematic approach to lesion assessment.
- Review real-world clinical cases featuring commonly misdiagnosed conditions.
- Improve patient outcomes through earlier recognition, appropriate monitoring, and timely referral.



 

 

##  Who should attend 

 



**This webinar is designed for:**

- General dentists
- Dental specialists
- Dental hygienists
- Dental students and residents
- Oral healthcare professionals seeking to strengthen their diagnostic skills in oral pathology



 

 

 

 

##  Learning objectives 

After participating in this webinar, you will be able to:

- **Recognize** oral soft tissue lesions and systemic conditions that present with overlapping or deceptive clinical features.
- **Identify** key visual, tactile, and historical findings that distinguish benign lesions from those requiring further evaluation.
- **Determine** when an ambiguous soft tissue lesion should be monitored, biopsied, or referred for specialist evaluation.
- **Apply** a practical, evidence-based framework to improve diagnostic confidence and clinical decision-making in everyday practice.



 

##  Registration and tuition 

Sort Registration TypeTuitionRegisterGeneral registration

$75

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Residents & students

$25

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HSDM residents & students

Complimentary

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Annual webinar pass (10 webinars)

$500

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##  Meet the speaker 

 



  [### Joud Omari

 ](/people/joud-omari) [joud\_omari@hsdm.harvard.edu](mailto:joud_omari@hsdm.harvard.edu)Interim Program Director for Oral Pathology

Lecturer on Oral Medicine, Infection, and Immunity

 

 

 

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##  Upcoming webinars in the series 

 



  [### Beyond Mechanics: The Biology-to-Business Equation for Orthodontic Success

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 12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT 

 

 

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 8:00AM - 9:00AM EST 

 

 

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##  Continue learning 

This webinar is part of the ***HSDM Specialty Lecture Series***—a monthly lineup of one-hour live webinars featuring internationally recognized experts across the dental specialties. Continue your professional learning by exploring upcoming webinars below, or save with the **10-Webinar Series Pass**, which offers discounted pricing and the convenience of a single registration for the full series.



 

 



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