Major Oral Cancer Risk Factors: Education and Counselling Skills for Dental Professionals.

About This Course

This dental course covers prevention, early detection, and effective practices for oral cancer, including risk factors, patient education, and regular check-ups.

Why Take This Course?

The course on oral cancer addresses a common problem that dental professionals in the UK face. Oral cancer is a serious disease that can be difficult to detect in its early stages, which can lead to more serious health issues and even death. The course covers important topics such as risk factors, prevention, and early detection of oral cancer. By understanding these important factors, dental professionals can take a more active role in helping their patients prevent and detect oral cancer early on. The course also covers effective communication and patient education techniques, which can help dental professionals better educate their patients about the risks and symptoms of oral cancer.

This course on oral cancer covers a comprehensive range of topics including risk factors, prevention, early detection, patient education, and effective practices for dental professionals. It provides an overview of oral cancer, major risk factors, early symptoms, diagnosis and staging, and the role of tobacco, alcohol, and HPV. The course also covers patient communication, educating patients, regular check-ups, self-examination, and effective practices for dental professionals. By taking this course, you will gain valuable knowledge and skills in identifying and managing oral cancer, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

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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 accurately diagnose and assess periodontal diseases in patients.	1: Upon completion of the course, participants are expected to adhere to a disciplined and systematic approach in oral cancer screening, including regular examinations of high-risk individuals, comprehensive use of their clinical skills, and employing newer diagnostic tools when necessary.
2: Upon completion, learners will have the capacity to administer non-surgical periodontal therapies, including scaling and root planing.	2: As a result of this course, learners will likely promote greater awareness about oral cancer within their clinical practice, encouraging regular screening among high-risk patients and potentially reducing late-stage diagnosis within the community.
3: Participants will demonstrate their ability to understand and articulate the role of dental plaque in the development of periodontal diseases.	3: The course should lead to a broad improvement in learners’ understanding and interpretation of oral cancer symptoms, risk factors, and efficient use of diagnostic tools. Additionally, learners should also enhance their skills in patient communication and education about oral cancer.
4: By the final session, learners will have mastered the strategies for long-term care and maintenance of patients with periodontal diseases.	4: In the wider context, the course aims to contribute to improved patient outcomes and survival rates in oral cancer through early detection, as well as promoting a higher standard of best practice care and interprofessional collaboration in the field of oral healthcare.
5: At the course’s conclusion, attendees will have developed the competency to educate and motivate patients in instilling good oral hygiene practices for the management of periodontal diseases.	5: Following the course, the expectation is that attendees will place greater emphasis on lifetime learning, staying updated on recent scientific advances in oral cancer detection, and incorporating these into their practice to provide the best possible patient care.

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 understanding, risk factors, prevention and early detection, patient education and counselling, and effective practices for dental professionals in relation to oral cancer. Topics include an overview of oral cancer, major risk factors, early signs and symptoms, diagnosis and staging, the role of tobacco and alcohol, the influence of HPV, diet and genetic factors, patient communication, educating patients, regular check-ups and self-examination, effective practice for dental professionals, and key takeaways about early detection of oral cancer.

Course Outline

Section 1

Section 1 of this course covers the basics of understanding oral cancer, including its types, major risk factors, early signs and symptoms, diagnosis and staging, and real-life case studies. It also discusses the various risk factors of oral cancer, such as tobacco and alcohol use, human papillomavirus (HPV), diet, familial and genetic factors, and the importance of exercising. Prevention and early detection strategies, including the role of regular dental check-ups and self-examination, are also covered. Finally, this section discusses patient education and counselling, effective practice for dental professionals, and key takeaways about early detection of oral cancer.

Section 2

This section of the course covers understanding oral cancer, including its types, risk factors, early signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and staging. It also discusses the major risk factors of oral cancer, such as tobacco, alcohol, HPV, diet, and genetics. Prevention and early detection strategies are explored, including the role of regular dental check-ups and self-examination. Patient education and counseling techniques are also taught, along with effective practices for dental professionals, such as integrating oral cancer screening into routine practice.

Section 3

Section 3 of the course covers understanding, preventing, and detecting oral cancer, including risk factors, strategies for early detection, patient education and counseling, and effective practices for dental professionals.

Section 4

Section 4 of this course focuses on Patient Education and Counselling, covering topics such as basics of patient communication, educating patients about oral cancer risks, encouraging regular check-ups and self-examination, counselling patients on risk factors, and practising patient education and counselling techniques.

Section 5

Section 5 of this course focuses on effective practice for dental professionals, covering topics such as integrating oral cancer screening into routine practice, record keeping and referrals, coordinating with other healthcare providers, and continuing education on oral cancer. The section concludes with a course summary that highlights key takeaways about early detection of oral cancer.

Course Reviews

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The course was very informative and provided a comprehensive overview of oral cancer and its risk factors. It helped me to better understand how to educate my patients on prevention and early detection. Highly recommend.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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The course offered practical guidance for dental professionals on effective practices for oral cancer detection and diagnosis. I appreciated the emphasis on patient communication and counseling, as well as the latest research on risk factors and treatment options.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

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The course was engaging and provided valuable insights on the role of diet and genetics in oral cancer. I also found the section on HPV and its impact on oral cancer particularly useful. Overall, a great resource for dental professionals looking to enhance their understanding of oral cancer.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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