What’s New in Screening for Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer

Thursday, January 30, 2025

8:00 – 11:00 am

Course Code:

316TL

Cost:

$135.00

Credits:

3

CE Hours

Dentist
Hygienist
Lecture
Oral Pathology

Oral and oropharyngeal cancer is an aggressive epithelial malignancy. Despite advances in treatment, long term survival has remained modest. This is due to many factors including delayed diagnosis. Early detection and prevention are critical aspects of managing this disease. This course will review the etiologic factors associated with both oral and oropharyngeal cancer. It will also emphasize and review the critical role of dentistry in performing a comprehensive visual and tactile exam and review the ADA Clinical Guidelines for oral cancer screening.

Speakers

After this course attendees will be able to:

  • Determine the critical role of dental health care professionals in screening for oral premalignancy and oral or oropharyngeal cancer
  • Understand the importance of performing a thorough visual and tactile exam on all patients
  • Implement the ADA Clinical Guidelines algorithm for oral cancer screening
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