Oral Cancer in the Dental Chair: Prevention, Early Detection, and Patient Education
Apr 8, 2025 05:00 PM Pacific Time
This webinar provides essential education for dental health professionals on the growing prevalence of oral and oropharyngeal cancers, with a focus on prevention strategies. Topics include the link between HPV infection—especially through oral sex—and rising cancer rates, the critical role of HPV vaccination and salivary diagnostics for HPV identification. We will also review the importance of tobacco cessation in prevention, as well as the critical significance of early detection in the dental office. Attendees will learn how to implement a 3- to 5-minute routine oral cancer examination during preventive visits, including the utilization of advanced fluorescence devices.
Presenter Information
Kathryn Gilliam, BA, RDH, MAAOSH, HIAOMT | Periolinks
Dr. Susan Maples | Total Health Dentistry | Speaker Information | Be A Brave Parent
Resources
CariFree Caries Risk Assessment Form | DOWNLOAD
CariFree protocol for patients pre-treatment | DOWNLOAD
Oral moisturizers for during and post-treatment | ORAL SPRAY | FLUORIDE FREE GEL
Instructional video on self assessment | VIDEO
Instruction video on oral cancer screening with patient | VIDEO
Instructional video on HPV screening with patient | VIDEO
HPV fact-checking | VIDEO
Neck cancer | VIDEO
Oral cancer fact checking with patient | VIDEO
Saving Lives Through Oral Systemic Health Oralsystemiclink.net
Eva Grayzel | Six-step Screening
