DCP Engagement Event - Head and Neck Cancer Awareness (SW-25-11-06-01)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOral Health
DescriptionWe are delighted to invite all Dental Care Professionals working across the South West to attend our second DCP networking day. This is another fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded DCPs across the region and to hear talks from leaders of oral health across the South West. For this session we have a fantastic line up of speakers, all focusing on the DCPs role in supporting patients with head and neck cancer.
Additional information

This is a FREE event and CPD will be awarded in line with the GDC's eCPD requirements.

Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided but please kindly bring lunch.  There is a cafe close to the John Bull building where light lunches can be purchased.

There is very limited parking and we ask that you kindly use public transport where appropriate.

VenueRosa Bale Lecture Theatre - John Bull Building, University of Plymouth, Plymouth - Devon S & W  View details
Date & timeThursday 6 November 2025, 09:30 to 15:30
LecturersJocelyn Harding, Laura Olds & Alexander J Pollard  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleInteractive Workshop
Catering Tea and coffee only
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
CostNo charge
Aims

The aim of this event is to empower dental care professionals working the the NHS to network and explore different career opportunities.

To enhance understanding of head and neck cancer care pathways within the South West region, focusing on the role of dental professionals in prevention, early identification, and the delivery of safe and effective oral care before, during, and after cancer treatment.

To provide a succinct guide and overview of the skills needed to provide

comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based care for patients

with head and neck cancer.

Objectives

1. Understand the epidemiology and treatment pathways for head and neck cancer patients across the South West.

2. Recognise the key oral and dental complications associated with oncology treatment and the importance of timely dental input.

3. Describe the structure, purpose, and collaborative functions of the Cancer Action Support Practices (CASP) and the South West Oncology Restorative Network (SWORN).

To have a better understanding of how a diagnosis affects a HANC

patient

1. Identify complex care needs

2. Evaluate patient-centred care approaches

3. Explore evidence-based guidelines

4. Develop effective strategies to educate dental teams and empower

patients

Learning outcomes

Delegates will be able to:

· Explain the regional head and neck cancer care pathway and the role of dental teams within it.

· Outline the function and aims of CASP and SWORN in supporting equitable, coordinated cancer-related dental care.

· Assess oral health risks in patients receiving oncology treatment and plan appropriate preventive and supportive care.

· Demonstrate awareness of when and how to refer to specialist or network services for complex restorative needs.

· Contribute effectively to multidisciplinary discussions to improve patient outcomes and continuity of care.

By the end of this presentation, delegates will have a better

understanding of the effects of head and neck cancer treatments and

how to support patients before, during and after treatment in primary

and secondary care settings.