BSPD Lecture - Oral & Dental Management of Children and Young People Undergoing Cancer Therapy (DWD07OCT2026)

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SubjectPaediatric dentistry
DescriptionA webinar reviewing the management of children and young people receiving cancer therapies including the role of the dental team in this pathway, consideration of oral health impacts, and review of provision of dental treatment in these cases. Of relevance to any member of the dental team providing assessment and dental treatment for these children in primary, secondary, or tertiary care, and any medical professionals in oncology and haematology with an interest in child oral health.
VenueMicrosoft Teams, Microsoft Teams - Virtual  View details
Date & timeWednesday 7 October 2026, 19:00 to 20:00
LecturerClaudia Heggie  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Nurse, or Dental Technician, or Dental Therapist, or Dentist, or Orthodontic Therapist

Course styleLecture
CategoryEvening lecture
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeB, C
CPD hours1:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To review the oral and dental management of children and young people receiving cancer treatments and stem cell transplants.

Objectives
  • To review the cancer care pathway and the role of the dental team
  • To consider the impact of childhood cancer and its management on child oral health
  • To review management of children and young people receiving cancer and transplant treatments in relation to the updated Royal College of Surgeons of England Oral & Dental Management of Patients Undergoing Cancer Therapy guideline
Learning outcomes
  • Consider the role of the dental team in the cancer care pathway
  • Understand the impact of childhood cancer and its management on child oral health
  • Consider the dental management of these children and young people from the point of diagnosis, during cancer treatment, and beyond