Resumo: The current WHO classification of odontogenic cysts and tumors (tumours) represent the consensus opinions of a group of invited experts at one point in time. Not only did the “experts” not agree on all aspects of the final classification but it is expected that experienced practicing oral pathologists will also take exception to some aspects of the classification. The lecture will put into perspective some of those controversies and discuss challenges/opportunities for the next edition.
Mini CV: Dr. John M. Wright is Regents Professor, Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas. He is an oral pathologist and a Diplomate of both the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and the American Board of Oral Medicine. He has contributed over 180 publications to the scientific literature, as well as 25 book chapters and three textbooks. Dr. Wright is a past President of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and the International Association of Oral Pathologists. Dr. Wright served on the Working Group who determined and produced the current WHO Classification of Odontogenic Tumours and Cysts 2017. He is currently a co-editor working on the new AFIP fascicle on Head and Neck Pathology.
