Waleed Zeid: Latest Advances in Oral Cancer - Diagnosis, Work-up and Treatment

Oral cancer management is entering a new era. This session highlights cutting-edge diagnostic tools, modern imaging strategies, updated staging approaches, and evolving surgical and adjuvant treatment paradigms. Participants will gain practical insights into early detection, precision work-up, risk stratification, and multidisciplinary pathways that optimize outcomes. Designed for surgeons seeking to stay ahead of rapidly changing evidence, this lecture explores what’s new, what’s proven, and what’s coming next in oral oncology.

SPEAKER

Waleed Zaid, DDS, MSc, FRCD(c), FACS earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Ajman University and completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at McGill University. He holds an MSc in head and neck oncology and a fellowship in head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction from Boston Medical Center. Dr. Zaid is a Professor at Louisiana State University Health Science Center, focusing on Head and Neck Oncology and microvascular reconstruction. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and serves as Chief of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical Center. He is also the fellowship director for Head and Neck Oncology & Microvascular Reconstruction. Additionally, Dr. Zaid completed a surgical leadership program at Harvard Medical School and has published widely in peer-reviewed journals.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Describe current trends and innovations in the diagnosis of oral cancer, including adjunctive screening tools and biomarkers.

2. Outline an evidence-based work-up for patients with suspected or confirmed oral cancer, incorporating updated imaging, staging, and risk-assessment guidelines.

3. Evaluate contemporary treatment strategies, including advances in surgical management, reconstructive approaches, and indications for adjuvant therapy.

4. Apply multidisciplinary decision-making principles to improve patient outcomes across early, locally advanced, and recurrent disease settings.

5. Recognize key challenges and opportunities in integrating new technologies and clinical pathways into daily surgical practice.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This lecture is designed for:

• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

• Head & Neck Surgeons

• ENT Surgeons

• Reconstructive Surgeons involved in oncology

• General dentists and specialists who manage patients at risk for oral cancer

• Surgical trainees and fellows seeking updated knowledge in oral oncology

• Multidisciplinary team members involved in head & neck cancer care

  
  

ONLINE LIVE EVENT ( Free of Charge )

San Francisco: Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Mexico City: Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:00 pm

New York: Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Rio de Janeiro: Monday, April 13, 2026 at 8:00 pm

New Orleans: Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Berlin: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:00 am

Berlin: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:00 am

Cairo: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:00 am

Dubai: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 3:00 am

Delhi: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:30 am

Manila: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00 am

Sydney: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:00 am

CE ACCREDITATION

surgeOn is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. surgeOn designates this activity for 1 credit hour of continuing education credits.

This event may also be accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. If you are a learner based in the U.S. or Canada EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

DECLARATION

In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.