Oral Cancer: Early Detection and Emergency Response

About This Course

Learn about early detection, screening techniques, medical management, emergency response, and post-treatment care for oral cancer in this comprehensive course.

Why Take This Course?

The course addresses the common challenge that UK dental professionals face in detecting oral cancer early. With the increasing incidence of oral cancer cases, dental professionals play a crucial role in identifying the signs and symptoms, conducting regular oral cancer examinations, and referring patients for further diagnosis and treatment. The course provides an overview of oral cancer, its causes and risk factors, and equips dental professionals with the knowledge and skills to conduct effective oral cancer examinations, interpret examination results, and document and communicate findings. Additionally, the course covers emergency response to oral cancer complications, patient support, and post-treatment dental care.

This course covers various topics related to oral cancer such as early detection, screening techniques, emergency response, patient support, and post-treatment dental care. It also includes case studies and exercises for practical learning. Enrolling in this course can help dental professionals gain knowledge and skills to detect and manage oral cancer, provide better patient care, and collaborate effectively with the oncology team.

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How This Course Supports GDC Enhanced Dental CPD

“Dental professionals have a duty to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. A primary qualification is only the first step in their education and development which should last throughout their professional life” General Dental Council

Learning Objectives	Anticipated Outcomes
1: By the end of this course, learners will be able to identify and manage cardiovascular emergencies in a dental setting.	1: Upon completion of the course, participants are expected to demonstrate enhanced competency in identifying, managing, and responding to a broad range of medical emergencies that may arise in a dental setting.
2: Upon completion, learners will have the capacity to detect early signs of oral cancer and respond effectively, including prompt patient communication and initiating appropriate next steps.	2: As a result of this course, learners will likely improve patient outcomes by escalating the quality of care and readiness in the face of critical health situations in the dental practices they belong to.
3: Participants will demonstrate their ability to understand, manage, and calm patients experiencing dental anxiety or panic attacks during dental procedures.	3: The course should lead to a robust change in learners’ understanding, application, and confidence in managing medical emergencies during dental treatment, improving both their clinical acuity and patient security.
4: By the final session, learners will have mastered the skills needed to recognize, respond to, and prevent anaphylaxis in a dental setting.	4: In the wider context, the course aims to contribute to the realm of dentistry by fostering a culture of preparedness and effective medical response, thus elevating the overall standard of dental healthcare services.
5: At the course’s conclusion, attendees will have developed the competency to manage common diabetic emergencies that may occur in a dental clinic.	5: Following the course, the expectation is that attendees will integrate learned medical emergency management protocols into their routine practice, consequently enhancing patient safety and service quality in their respective dental clinics.

Regulatory Standards

GDC	CQC
✅ A – Effective Communication ✅ B – Effective Management ✅ C – Maintenance in Field of Practice ✅ D – Maintenance in Patient Confidence	✅ Caring ✅ Effective ✅ Leadership ✅ Responsive ✅ Safe

🕐 90 minutes of Enhanced Dental CPD

Course Description

The course covers topics such as an overview of oral cancer, causes and risk factors, signs and symptoms, the role of dental professionals in early detection, and a case study on early detection. It also covers the oral cancer examination process, screening techniques, interpreting examination results, documenting and communicating findings, and includes an exercise on conducting a mock examination. The medical management of oral cancer is explored, including referral processes, common treatment approaches, dental considerations, and a case study on patient management. Emergency response to oral cancer complications is also covered, including identifying and managing medical emergencies, the role of dental professionals, communication with medical emergency teams, creating an emergency response plan, and an exercise on drafting one. Lastly, the course discusses patient support and post-treatment dental care, understanding the impact of oral cancer on patient well-being, providing emotional support, dental support and maintenance post-treatment, collaborating with the oncology team, and a summary of oral cancer early detection and emergency response.

Course Outline

Section 1

The course content of Section 1 covers an introduction to oral cancer, its causes and risk factors, signs and symptoms, the role of dental professionals in early detection, and a case study. It also includes oral cancer examination process, screening techniques, interpreting results, and documenting findings. Additionally, the section covers medical management of oral cancer, referral processes, common treatment approaches, dental considerations, and a case study on patient management. Emergency response to oral cancer complications is also discussed, including identifying and managing medical emergencies, the role of dental professionals, communication with medical emergency teams, and creating an emergency response plan. Finally, the section covers patient support and post-treatment dental care, including understanding the impact of oral cancer on patients, providing emotional support, dental support, collaborating with oncology teams, and summarizing oral cancer – early detection and emergency response.

Section 2

Section 2 of this course covers the importance of regular oral cancer examinations, screening techniques, interpreting examination results, documenting and communicating findings, and conducting a mock oral cancer examination.

Section 3

This section of the course covers an introduction to oral cancer, including its causes, risk factors, signs, and symptoms. It also discusses the importance of regular oral cancer examinations, screening techniques, interpreting examination results, and documenting findings. The medical management of oral cancer is explored, including referral processes, common treatment approaches, dental considerations, and patient management after detection. Emergency response to oral cancer complications is discussed, including identifying and managing medical emergencies, the role of dental professionals, communication with medical emergency teams, and drafting an emergency response plan. Finally, patient support and post-treatment dental care are covered, including understanding the impact of oral cancer on patients’ wellbeing, providing emotional support, dental support and maintenance, and collaborating with oncology teams for comprehensive care.

Section 4

Section 4 of the course content covers emergency response to oral cancer complications, including identifying and managing medical emergencies caused by oral cancer, the role of dental professionals in emergency response, communication with medical emergency teams, creating an emergency response plan, and an exercise on drafting an oral cancer emergency response plan.

Section 5

Section 5 of this course focuses on patient support and post-treatment dental care for oral cancer patients, including understanding the impact of oral cancer on patient’s wellbeing, providing emotional support, dental support and maintenance post-treatment, and collaborating with the oncology team for comprehensive care.

Course Reviews

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The course was informative and practical, providing a thorough overview of oral cancer and its management. The mock examination exercise was particularly helpful in preparing me for real-life situations.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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I found the course to be highly relevant and up-to-date with current oral cancer guidelines. The emergency response section was especially enlightening, providing valuable insights into the role of dental professionals in managing oral cancer complications.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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As a practicing dental professional, I appreciated the in-depth coverage of patient support and post-treatment dental care. The course provided valuable information on collaborating with oncology teams and supporting patients through their treatment journey.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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