Oral cancer symposium (CPD-DONC28OCT16)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOral Health
DescriptionThis major event is organised for the whole dental team and foundation trainees leading up to “Mouth Cancer Awareness Month” in November.
Additional information

The conference presents Oral Cancer from the patient’s point of view and discusses ways in which the patient can be supported by the Dental Team. Different aspects of the disease from epidemiology, aetiology and screening to early diagnosis and referral as well as pre- and post-treatment support will be presented. The topics will be covered by specialists in this field on what will be an informative and enjoyable day.

VenueWilliam James Room, Best Western Mount Pleasant Hotel, Doncaster  View details
Date & timeFriday 28 October 2016, 09:15 to 16:30
LecturersZaid Ali, Anna Greer, Julie Hoole, Kate jones, Ms Karen Matley, Joanne Nykolajczuk, Alan Patterson, Mrs Catherine Waldon & Devina Worsley  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Nurse (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Technician (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£25.00pp discount), or Practice Manager (£25.00pp discount), or Receptionist/Administrator (£25.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryMajor event course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours6:00
Cost£50.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims
  • To highlight the importance of regular screening and health promotion in oral cancer prevention
  • To discuss aetiology and epidemiology of oral cancer
  • To describe oral lesions that may need fast track referral and explain the appropriate pathway for urgent referrals
  • To describe the treatment options and ways of supporting patients during their cancer treatment
  • To describe methods of providing ongoing long term support.
Objectives

By the end of the day delegates will have a good understanding of:

  • The aetiology of oral cancer and the importance of screening and health promotion
  • The method of referring their patients in a timely and appropriate way for urgent consultation
  • What treatment options may be offered to their patients
  • How to support their patients during and after oral cancer treatment