The role of the dental team in the management of oral cancer (WAKE17OCT14)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOral Health
DescriptionThis major event is organised for the whole dental team leading up to “Mouth Cancer Awareness Month” in November.
Additional information

The conference presents Oral Cancer from the patient’s point of view and discusses ways in which the patient can be supported by the Dental Team. Different aspects of the disease from epidemiology, aetiology and screening to early diagnosis and referral as well as pre- and post-treatment support will be presented. The topics will be covered by specialists in this field on what will be an informative and enjoyable day.

VenueRoom TBC, Cedar Court Hotel, Wakefield  View details
Date & timeFriday 17 October 2014, 09:15 to 16:00
LecturersMr Ahmed Al-Khayatt, Mrs Sally Eapen Simon, Fiona Heffron, Julie Hoole, Ms Karen Matley, Joanne Nykolajczuk, Mr David Sutton & Mrs Catherine Waldon  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£20.00pp discount), or Dental Nurse (£20.00pp discount), or Dental Technician (£20.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£20.00pp discount), or Practice Manager (£20.00pp discount), or Receptionist/Administrator (£20.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryMajor event course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours5:00
Cost£40.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims
  • To highlight the importance of regular screening and health promotion in oral cancer prevention
  • To discuss aetiology and epidemiology of oral cancer
  • To describe oral lesions that may need fast track referral and explain the appropriate pathway for urgent referrals
  • To describe the treatment options and ways of supporting patients during their cancer treatment
  • To describe methods of providing ongoing long term support.
Objectives

By the end of the day delegates will have a good understanding of:

  • The aetiology of oral cancer and the importance of screening and health promotion
  • The method of referring their patients in a timely and appropriate way for urgent consultation
  • What treatment options may be offered to their patients
  • How to support their patients during and after oral cancer treatment