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When a Dentist Dies of Oral Cancer, The Need for Earlier Diagnosis.

Dentistry

July 19, 2024 - 16:00-17:00

Title: When a Dentist Dies of Oral Cancer, The Need for Earlier Diagnosis.

Abstract:

Early detection and early treatment are the key to surviving an oral cancer diagnosis. As dental professionals on the front line, diligence in screening during examination is crucial for early detection and diagnosis.

In this essential course, we will identify patient risk factors, explore the statistics, and discuss the importance and effectiveness of HPV vaccinations. Together we will delve into the basic screening examination and documentation protocols, as well as illuminate signs, symptoms, and enhanced early detection tools. Together we will explore staging and treatment options. We will also give emphasis to skills for communicating results and referral protocols.

Introduction:

This course is designed for all healthcare professionals. It is a comprehensive analysis of Oral Cancer. We will go into what Oral Cancer is, how to detect, document, screen and do a in depth analysis of Oral Cancer. Pre- and post-surgery protocols are discussed. We will also focus on how to better help your patients and help you be a better healthcare provider.

Learning Objectives:

  1. What is Oral cancer vs. oropharyngeal cancers and why rates are increasing
  2. What are risk factors
  3. How to document lesions, soft tissue, hard tissue
  4. When and whom to refer
  5. How to screen patients and its importance
  6. How to help patients undergoing cancer treatments
  7. Sharing a personal aspect of Cancer

Kindly note that this webinar is not available for on-demand viewing.

Speaker :

Dr. Parul Dua Makkar
BSc, DDS, FACD

Private Practice
New York, USA

Bio:

Dr. Parul Dua Makkar is an award-winning Dentist in NY. Dr. Makkar’s life took a different trajectory when she lost her only and younger sibling, Dr. Manu Dua, to Oral Cancer last year. He was a Dentist as well. Since his death, she devotes her time educating doctors and patients alike about risk factors, prevention and advocating for early diagnosis of Oral cancer. You can learn more about her at www.parulduamakkar and reach her at parul@parulduamakkar.com

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INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions Organization LLC is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions Organization LLC. designates this activity for 1 continuing education credits.

The International Congress For Health Specialties – ICHS certifies that The Waterfalls Initiative for Continuous Education who are organizing When a Dentist Dies of Oral Cancer, The Need for Earlier Diagnosis adopting and learning format on July 19, 2024 shall be awarded 1 ICHS CME Credits.

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