Speaker: Susan Cotten, BSDH, RDH, OMT
Fee: DDS $159; Staff $89
Seating Limit: 100
AGD Code: 730
Consequences of an incomplete head and neck evaluation, delayed referrals, and inadequate documentation can result in an increased risk of liability, delayed diagnosis, and worst-case scenario a life is lost. Join Susan for this content-rich presentation discussing HPV, etiologies, risk factors, and signs and symptoms associated with oral and oropharyngeal cancer, and components of a comprehensive visual and tactile, extraoral, and intraoral evaluation. Attendees will gain tools to increase confidence in screening and reduce the risk of liability.
Learning objectives:
- Discuss etiologies of oral and oropharyngeal cancer.
- Name risk factors for oral cancer.
- Recognize signs and symptoms associated with oral and oropharyngeal cancer.
This course is designed for dentists and hygienists.
Co-sponsored by MDA Insurance, MDA Services, and Crown Seating.