A Free CE Webinar from Dentistry Today
The landscape of oral and oropharyngeal cancer is changing, and our screening practices need to change with it.
For years, the typical oral cancer patient fit a familiar profile: older males with a history of heavy tobacco and alcohol use. That profile no longer tells the whole story. Today, we’re seeing oral and oropharyngeal cancers in younger patients, many of whom have none of the traditional risk factors. This shift demands that we, as oral healthcare professionals, take a hard look at how we approach screening in our practices.
The Stakes Have Never Been Higher
Subtle symptoms that could save a patient’s life are too often overlooked or mistaken for other conditions. The result? Late-stage discovery, more invasive treatment, disfigurement, and reduced survival rates.
This doesn’t have to be the outcome. Dental professionals are positioned on the frontline of early detection. When we evolve our screening protocols, we translate our efforts into earlier discovery, improved survival rates, and better quality of life for our patients.
Four minutes of our time may translate into a lifetime for our patient.
What You'll Learn
This continuing education webinar from Dentistry Today covers the critical knowledge every dental professional needs to strengthen their oral cancer screening protocols.
Participants will come away with a clear understanding of the trends driving the escalation of oral and oropharyngeal cancer today. The webinar identifies critical palpation techniques for high-risk extraoral and intraoral anatomical sites and challenges attendees to re-evaluate their present screening methods and embrace necessary changes. The course also explores the utilization and benefits of fluorescent screening technology and provides clinical and educational resources for translating this knowledge into everyday practice.
The Role of Fluorescence Technology
Traditional visual and tactile examinations remain foundational to oral cancer screening, but they have limitations. Lesions can be difficult to detect with the naked eye, particularly in early stages when intervention is most effective.
Fluorescence visualization technology, like VELscope, helps clinicians identify mucosal abnormalities that might otherwise go unnoticed. By revealing changes in tissue fluorescence patterns, this technology serves as a valuable adjunct to conventional screening methods, supporting earlier detection and more informed clinical decision-making.
Take the Next Step
If you’re ready to strengthen your oral cancer screening protocols and make a real difference in patient outcomes, this webinar is an excellent place to start.
Register for the free CE course at Dentistry Today
Because when it comes to oral cancer, the four minutes you invest in a thorough screening could give your patient a lifetime.