Oral Cancer - Improving Early Detection (OX041217)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOral Cancer
DescriptionOral cancer is an increasing problem. The outlook is much better if the cancer is diagnosed early. The GDC believes that regularly keeping up-to-date in this topic makes a contribution to patient safety.
Additional information

Registration is 09.00 with the educational programme starting at 09.30. There will be a break for light refreshments mid morning (incl. in course fee) course finishes at 13.15.

Please inform the course tutor at least a week prior to the course if you have any dietary requirements amanda.evans@hee.nhs.uk

The George Pickering Education Centre is situated on level 3 of the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.  Please follow link to map http://www.ouh.nhs.uk/hospitals/jr/find-us/default.aspx and travel by bus/car parking details http://www.ouh.nhs.uk/hospitals/jr/documents/jr-a4-travel-sheet.pdf cash points are available in the hospital.

VenueLecture Room, George Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeMonday 4 December 2017, 09:30 to 13:15
LecturerMr Irvail Satheesh Prabhu  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicOral Cancer: Early detection
CPD hours3:30
Cost£25.00
Aims

To improve the early detection of oral cancer.

Objectives

1. To discuss why oral cancer cases in the UK and worldwide are increasing.

2. To revise the signs and symptoms of potentially malignant conditions and squamous cell carcinoma.

3. To discuss the selection criteria for referral, in accordance with current local arrangements and national guidance.

4. To discuss how the entire dental team can work together to prevent oral cancer and improve its early detection.

Learning outcomes

1. List the risk factors of oral cancer, and identify patients at increased risk so as to present them with risk-reduction strategies appropriate to their needs.

2. List potentially malignant conditions and describe the ways oral cancer can present clinically.

3. Use selection criteria for referral guidelines to assist in clinical decision-making for urgent referrals.

4. Answer patient queries at an appropriate level, so as to provide clear information about oral cancer screening, referral arrangements and survival rates.