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Oral Cancer Diagnostics Workshop
April 27 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT
Oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers are on the rise. The American Cancer Society most recently estimates about 58,450 new cases and 12,230 deaths in the U.S. in 2024 from oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer.1 Improving early detection and treatment is essential!
This hands-on certification workshop is your best first step in 2024 to the frontline of the fight against oral cancer. Made possible through a partnership with Henry Schein Dental, these sessions are crafted specifically for clinical oral health professionals. Refresh what you know and build your skills to help your patients through early detection, diagnosis and treatment.
Hygienists save lives. To ensure your thorough understanding of oral cancers, you’ll start with an oral pathology deep-dive based on essential aspects from new case statistics. Learn to recognize and identify early signs and symptoms, decipher clinical and radiographic presentations, and develop a differential diagnosis for oral cancers that can save lives.
Master the oral exam. Practice and update your own clinical skills for conducting a comprehensive oral examination. Learn to excel at early detection, deliver accurate diagnosis and identify contemporary treatment options for oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers.
