October 2025 Meeting

Please join us for our event on October 15!

Oral Medicine: Essential Knowledge for the General Practitioner

Course Description
This course provides general practitioners with a foundational understanding of oral medicine, equipping them with the skills to identify, diagnose, and manage common oral lesions and orofacial pain disorders. Participants will learn to differentiate between various conditions, implement evidence-based treatment strategies, and determine when referral to a specialist is necessary. Additionally, the course emphasizes effective patient communication to improve education and care. By the end of the course, attendees will be able to recognize oral medicine conditions, manage cases within their scope, and know when to refer patients, particularly if there is no improvement.

Course Objectives
1. Recognize Oral Lesions – Identify common oral mucosal diseases and systemic conditions with oral manifestations.
2. Recognize Orofacial Pain Disorders – Differentiate between various types of orofacial pain, including TMD and neuropathic pain.
3. Enhance Diagnostic Skills – Improve the ability to assess and evaluate oral lesions and pain-related conditions.
4. Understand Treatment Strategies – Learn evidence-based management approaches for common oral medicine conditions.
5. Recognize When to Refer – Understand the indications for referring patients to oral medicine specialists for further evaluation and care.
6. Improve Patient Communication – Develop skills to effectively educate patients about oral health conditions, treatment options, and the importance of follow-up care.

Get to know Dr. Ramachandran
Dr. Ramachandran is an Oral Medicine Specialist with advanced training from the University of Pennsylvania, where she served as chief resident. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry, where she received an award for excellence in Oral Medicine. Her clinical expertise includes diagnosing and managing oral mucosal diseases, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, and orofacial pain. In addition to her practice at Somerset Oral Surgery Group and her role as an attending at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, she teaches as a clinical professor at the University of Pennsylvania.

Printable Event Guide

5:30PM – Cocktails
6:30PM – General Meeting
7:00PM – Dinner

DINNER CHOICE – Required on registration
CHICKEN PICATTA – Capers, Fresh Oregano, Meyer Lemon – Default
PAN ROASTED ATLANTIC SALMON – Bourbon Maple Glaze (Gluten-Free)
SLOW COOKED BEEF SHORT RIB – Caramelized Shallots & Red Wine Reduction

Meeting is free to members ($45 for non-members), Member Hygienists $55, Non-Member Hygienists $70