Early Detection and Management of Oral Cancer in Dental Practice (NW251117A)

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SubjectOral Cancer Awareness
DescriptionAn interactive lecture focusing on the prevention, detection, and identification of suspicious oral lesions, with an emphasis on the proper referral management of patients diagnosed with oral cancer within the dental environment. There will also be an overview of the latest research ongoing within the Liverpool Head and Neck Centre covering all aspects of oral cancer.
Additional information

Registration from 9.45am

COST:

NHS Dentist £20

NHS DCP £15

Non NHS Dentist £35

Non NHS DCP £30

VenueNorth West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeMonday 17 November 2025, 10:00 to 12:30
LecturerDr Caroline McCarthy  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeA, C
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours2:30
Cost£15.00 (£20.00 surcharge for users whose user group is group d: non nhs dentist, £15.00 surcharge for users whose user group is group c: non nhs dcp, £5.00 surcharge for users whose user group is group b: nhs dentist)
Aims

To provide content and resources to enable delegates to recognise suspicious oral lesions and oral cancer and to develop their knowledge of latest research in this area.

Objectives
  • Demonstrate how to detect and appropriately refer patients with suspicious oral lesions
  • Explain the management pathway for patients diagnosed with oral cancer and the role of the dental team
  • Describe the latest developments in the field of oral cancer prevention and management through work at the Liverpool Head and Neck Centre
Learning outcomes

Delegates will be able to:

  • Recognise symptoms (red flags) and signs of suspicious oral lesions including oral epithelial dysplasia and oral cancer.
  • Apply how to make an appropriate onward referral to secondary care in line with national guidelines
  • Identify the common oral manifestations of cancer treatment and dental management of patients undergoing cancer treatment.
  • Recall the ongoing research in the field of head and neck cancer