Beyond the Exam: Oral Cancer Awareness, Screening and Protocols

This course highlights the importance of incorporating comprehensive evaluations, performing timely follow-up and establishing effective communication between dentists and their teams. Through analysis of TDIC cases, this course shares how to establish consistent protocols for screenings and integrate patient education into daily practice. The course also explores strategies to address screening misconceptions, biases or gaps in awareness, as well as how to communicate evidence supporting screening necessity. 

Learning Objectives:

• Develop and implement referral processes that support patient tracking and follow-up.
• Perform effective oral cancer screenings by incorporating consistent protocols.
• Communicate effectively with patients about suspicious findings using empathetic, neutral language.