Oral Cancer Symposium - The role of the dental team in supporting the patient journey (DWD14MAY25b)

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SubjectOral cancer
DescriptionThis is a major event with a patient speaker who will be keen to meet and interact with clinicians. This event is organised for the whole dental team. It 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 post-treatment support and restorative management will be presented.
VenueBest Western Plus The Quays Hotel, Sheffield  View details
Date & timeWednesday 14 May 2025, 09:30 to 17:00
LecturersZaid Ali, Fiona Heffron, Mr Adam Jones, Ms Karen Matley, Mr Alasdair McKechnie & Laura Wade  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Clinical Dental Technician (£40.00pp discount), or Dental Hygienist (£40.00pp discount), or Dental Nurse (£40.00pp discount), or Dental Technician (£40.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£40.00pp discount), or Orthodontic Therapist (£40.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryCore course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA, B, C
CPD hours6:00
Cost£80.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims

To highlight the importance of supporting oral cancer patients and the importance of prevention, regular screening, prompt referral and long term support

Objectives
  • The aetiology of oral cancer and the importance of screening and health promotion
  • The method of referring their patients in a timely way for urgent consultation
  • To discuss communication methods to inform patients of the reason for referral
  • How to support their patients during and after oral cancer treatment
Learning outcomes
  • Describe the aetiology of oral cancer understand the importance of screening and health promotion
  • Make a timely and appropriate referral for an urgent consultation
  • Communicate effectively with patients on the cancer referral
  • Support their patients during and after oral cancer treatment