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Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: From Early Detection to Effective Treatment

Friday, October 23, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

Zoom webinar - Join details in your confirmation email

* Registration open until 10/23/26 at 11:45 AM (EDT)

Course Description:
Osteonecrosis of the jaw can be a complex condition with significant implications for dental care and patient quality of life. This one-hour webinar explores both radiation- and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, including pathophysiology, diagnostic work-up, staging, and current medical and surgical treatment approaches. Participants will gain practical knowledge to support earlier recognition and appropriate treatment decisions to help optimize patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Explain the pathophysiology and causes of radiation- and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.
  2. Recognize clinical findings associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw and describe appropriate diagnostic work-up and staging.
  3. Compare medical and surgical treatment approaches based on the presentation and stage of disease.

CE Credit: One (1)

Speaker: Beomjune B. Kim, D.M.D., M.D., F.A.C.S. (City of Hope)

Format: Lecture Webinar

    Registration Options

    Credits Price
    GDA Member
    GDA Member Dentist and Staff
    $49.00
    Non-GDA Member
    Non-Member Dentist and Staff
    $69.00

    Beomjune B. Kim, D.M.D., M.D., F.A.C.S., is a head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstructive surgeon at City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta. Dr. Kim
    has been with City of Hope since 2019, relocating his practice to Atlanta in 2021. As a head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Kim has extensive
    addressing the complex surgical needs of head and neck cancer patients, and those needing head and neck reconstruction.
    Dr. Kim earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry. While at the University of Maryland, Dr. Kim received a Doctor of Medicine degree then completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in oral and maxillofacial urgery. He also completed a fellowship in head and
    neck oncology and microvascular reconstructive surgery at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center.
    Dr. Kim is an American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Diplomate and earned a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery by demonstrating significant skills in his area of specialty.

    For More Information:

    Continuing Education
    Georgia Dental Association

    Thank you to City of Hope for sponsoring this webinar!