Date & time: Sat, February 7, 2026 | 09:00 - 12:30
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center
Gray Zones & Red Flags in OPMDs and Oral Cancer: A case-based round-table
Session Description:
This dynamic round table session will engage clinicians in the real-world challenges of diagnosing and managing oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Through case-based discussions, participants will critically evaluate diagnostic dilemmas, explore emerging adjunctive tools, share insights on optimizing clinical decision-making, and navigate the post-cancer therapy complications. The session encourages interactive dialogue, aiming to bridge the gap between suspicion, confirmation, and action in oral oncology.
Course Objectives:
- Recognize clinical and histopathological hallmarks of OPMDs and OSCC to improve early detection and risk stratification.
- Discuss evidence-based approaches for surveillance, AI utilization, intervention, and referrals based on lesion risk profiles and patient-specific factors.
- Understand the role of the dentist and oral medicine specialist in the prevention and management of head and neck complications tied to cancer therapy.
Course Program:
| TIME | TOPICS |
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Welcome & Introduction |
| 09:15 – 10:45 | Round Table Discussion (90 minutes) Groups A, B, C will rotate through 3 tables, each group will spend 40 minutes with the expert at each table
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| 10:45 – 11:00 | Wrap-Up, Reflection, and socialization |
Workshop fees:
| Super Early Bird (1-31 December 2025) |
Early Bird (1-20 January 2026) |
Onsite (21 January – 7 February 2026) |
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| Student | 100 | 200 | 300 |
| Board Resident / Dentist | 200 | 300 | 400 |
*Prices in SAR
Limited seats only
Speakers:
Prof. Marco Carrozzo
MD, DSM
Bio:
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Prof. Omar Kujan
BDS, DipOpath, MDS, MFDS RCPS, FHEA, FRCPath, FFOMP RCPA, PhD
Bio:
Omar Kujan is a Professor and Discipline Lead of Oral Pathology at UWA Dental School. An internationally recognized expert in oral pathology and oncology, he has published over 150 high-impact papers with more than 6000 citations (h-index 40). His pioneering contributions include introducing liquid-based cytology for oral cancer screening, developing a customized Bethesda system for oral brush cytology, and leading the WHO-adopted binary grading system of oral epithelial dysplasia. He co-authored the 2022 WHO Blue Book on Head and Neck Tumours and plays a leading role in the WONDER World Workshop on Oral Medicine. A passionate mentor, he has supervised PhD, DCD, and DMD students to completion.
Prof Kujan’s translational research has driven innovation, including novel diagnostic tools with industry partners and NHMRC-funded projects on high-intensity focused ultrasound. Recognized among Stanford’s top 2% of scientists since 2021, he also advocates for community health through clinics, Telehealth, and active consumer involvement in shaping research.
Prof. Asma’a Faden
BDS, MS. PhD
Bio:
Asma’a Faden is a Professor/Consultant of Oral Medicine at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University with a PhD in Oral Medicine from Eastman Dental Institute- UCL/ University of London. She has a fellowship in Laser Dentistry, from the University of Genoa/UCL Eastman Dental Institute. For over 25 years, Professor Faden has been deeply involved in teaching theoretical and Clinical aspects of Oral Medicine to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Dental Students. She has also gained significant administrative experience during this time. A founding member of the Saudi Board of Oral Medicine and Pathology in Saudi Arabia (SBOMP), Professor Faden served as the Program Director at King Saud University. She is also an active member of many National and International Dental Societies and has published several articles in highly respected scientific journals. Recently, she was appointed as the President of the Society for Oral Medicine (SOM).