Oral Cancer - Improving Early Detection (PO200618)

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

18:00 – 18:30: Registration

The educational programme starts at 18:30.

18:30 – 21:00: Lecture

21:00: Close.

Lecture room will be clearly signposted as you enter the Education Centre.

VenueLecture Room, Education Centre, Portsmouth  View details
Date & timeWednesday 20 June 2018, 18:30 to 21:00
LecturerMrs Latha Davda  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeA, C
Course styleLecture
Core topicOral Cancer: Early detection
CPD hours2:30
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

Following this course learners should be able to:

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.