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Medicine

OMS and Other Dental Specialists

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SSOD28 - Salivary Gland Diseases: An Evidenced-Based 2026 Update

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CE: 1.0 CDE/CME
On-demand<br><i>On-demand session available beginning Sept. 28.</i>
Salivary gland disorders affect 1 percent of the population and are often encountered in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery. This session will review bacterial, viral, autoimmune and other salivary gland diseases in the pediatric and adult populations and give a 2026 update on current evidenced-based information on etiology, diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
  1. List the most common salivary gland disorders in pediatric and adult patients and define their underlying etiologies.
  2. Describe current evidence-based diagnostic techniques for evaluating salivary gland diseases, including imaging and minimally invasive approaches.
  3. Compare and contrast modern treatment modalities for salivary gland disorders and assess the risks and benefits of each option.