Oral Cancer - Improving Early Detection (PO200618)
Availability | Course has taken place |
Subject | Oral Cancer |
Description | Oral 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. |
Venue | Lecture Room, Education Centre, Portsmouth View details |
Date & time | Wednesday 20 June 2018, 18:30 to 21:00 |
Lecturer | Mrs Latha Davda View details |
Target audience | Recommended to all |
Development outcome | A, C |
Course style | Lecture |
Core topic | Oral Cancer: Early detection |
CPD hours | 2:30 |
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. |