Practical Application of Oral Cancer Screening Protocols for Dental Hygienists

About This Course

This oral cancer course covers risk factors, early detection, screening techniques, and ethical considerations. Learn best practices and protocols for screening.

Why Take This Course?

The course addresses the common challenge that UK dental professionals face in detecting oral cancer at an early stage. It provides a comprehensive overview of the various aspects of oral cancer, including risk factors, signs and symptoms, and screening techniques. The course emphasizes the importance of early detection and provides tools and techniques for effective oral cancer screening. It also covers ethical considerations and best practices for documentation and record keeping. By taking this course, dental professionals can improve their knowledge and skills in oral cancer detection, leading to better patient outcomes and reducing the mortality rates associated with delayed diagnosis.

This course covers various aspects of oral cancer including an overview of oral cancer, common signs and symptoms, risk factors associated with oral cancer, the role of dental hygienists in oral cancer detection, and a case study on diagnosis and management of a patient with oral cancer. It also emphasizes the importance of early detection, benefits of early detection of oral cancer, barriers to early detection, oral cancer mortality rates and early detection, and the impact of delayed diagnosis. The course covers oral cancer screening techniques, their utility, and understanding the application of cytology-based tests, advances in oral cancer screening techniques, and hands-on activity for applying screening techniques on a model. It also covers implementing oral cancer screening in daily practice, management of patients at high-risk for oral cancer, communication skills for discussing oral cancer, ethical considerations in oral cancer screening, and group discussion on ethical dilemmas in oral cancer detection. Finally, the course provides a comprehensive review of oral cancer screening practices, best practices and protocols for oral cancer screening, documentation and record keeping for oral cancer screenings, continuous professional development in oral cancer detection, and a final high-yield summary and key takeaways from the course.

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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 signs and symptoms of oral cancer for early detection during dental practice.	1: Upon completion of the course, participants are expected to have developed enhanced practical skills and a deeper understanding of oral cancer detection, improved early intervention capabilities, and patient communication skills.
2: Upon completion, learners will have the capacity to implement effective oral cancer screening protocols specific to their respective roles in the dental practice.	2: As a result of this course, learners will likely contribute to increasing early detection rates of oral cancer in their practices, positively impacting patient survival rates and the broader dental healthcare community.
3: Participants will demonstrate their ability to utilize modern methods and techniques for early detection and referral of patients showing signs of oral cancer.	3: The course should lead to improved knowledge and application of ethics and legal considerations in oral cancer screening, thereby promoting professional integrity and patient trust.
4: By the final session, learners will have mastered the strategies for managing oral cancer instances in the dental practice, including alert handling and management.	4: In the wider context, the course aims to contribute to the continual professional development of dental nurses, enhancing their ability to keep updated with emerging research and techniques in oral cancer detection.
5: At the course’s conclusion, attendees will have developed the competency to provide education and counselling to patients regarding oral cancer and its major risk factors.	5: Following the course, the expectation is that attendees will advocate and participate in ongoing oral cancer screening efforts, resulting in a broad cultural change within their dental practices towards prioritizing early detection efforts.

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 various aspects of oral cancer including an overview of oral cancer, common signs and symptoms, risk factors associated with oral cancer, the role of dental hygienists in oral cancer detection, and a case study on diagnosis and management of a patient with oral cancer. It also emphasizes the importance of early detection, benefits of early detection of oral cancer, barriers to early detection, oral cancer mortality rates and early detection, and the impact of delayed diagnosis. The course covers oral cancer screening techniques, their utility, and understanding the application of cytology-based tests, advances in oral cancer screening techniques, and hands-on activity for applying screening techniques on a model. It also covers implementing oral cancer screening in daily practice, management of patients at high-risk for oral cancer, communication skills for discussing oral cancer, ethical considerations in oral cancer screening, and group discussion on ethical dilemmas in oral cancer detection. Finally, the course provides a comprehensive review of oral cancer screening practices, best practices and protocols for oral cancer screening, documentation and record keeping for oral cancer screenings, continuous professional development in oral cancer detection, and a final high-yield summary and key takeaways from the course.

Course Outline

Section 1

The course covers understanding oral cancer, the importance of early detection, oral cancer screening techniques, implementing oral cancer screening in daily practice, and a comprehensive review of oral cancer screening practices. Topics include risk factors, common signs and symptoms, benefits of early detection, barriers to early detection, screening techniques, management of high-risk patients, communication skills, ethical considerations, best practices and protocols, and continuous professional development.

Section 2

Section 2 of the course covers the importance of early detection in oral cancer, including the benefits and barriers to early detection, oral cancer mortality rates, and the impact of delayed diagnosis. The section also covers oral cancer screening techniques, such as traditional visual and tactile examination, utility of adjunctive tools, and cytology-based tests, as well as how to implement oral cancer screening in daily practice, including communication skills and ethical considerations. The section concludes with a comprehensive review of oral cancer screening practices, best practices and protocols, documentation and record keeping, and continuous professional development.

Section 3

Section 3 of the course covers the techniques and importance of oral cancer screening. It includes an understanding of oral cancer, the benefits of early detection, various screening techniques, implementing screening in daily practice, and a comprehensive review of oral cancer screening practices.

Section 4

Section 4 covers the implementation of oral cancer screening in daily practice. It includes topics such as incorporating screening in routine dental check-ups, management of high-risk patients, communication skills for discussing oral cancer, and ethical considerations in oral cancer screening. The section ends with a group discussion on ethical dilemmas in oral cancer detection.

Section 5

Section 5 provides a comprehensive review of oral cancer screening practices, covering key principles in oral cancer detection, best practices and protocols for screening, documentation and record keeping, and continuous professional development. The section concludes with a high-yield summary and key takeaways from the course.

Course Reviews

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Very informative course that covers all aspects of oral cancer screening from risk factors associated with oral cancer to ethical considerations in oral cancer detection. The hands-on activity for applying screening techniques on a model was especially helpful.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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I appreciated the emphasis on early detection and the benefits of catching oral cancer in the early stages. The course also provided useful information on management of high-risk patients and best practices for documentation and record keeping.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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As a practicing dental hygienist, I found the course to be very applicable to my daily practice. The review of oral cancer screening practices and protocols was especially helpful, and the group discussion on ethical dilemmas provided valuable insights.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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