ORAL CANCER SCREENING "It's More Than Grasping the Tongue" 

 

Speaker:  Susan Cotten, BSDH, RDH, OMT

 Susan Cotten BSDH, RDH, OMT, is recognized in dentistry for her expertise in oral andoropharyngeal cancer, screening, and the Human Papillomavirus. Her lectures andworkshops help dental and medical professionals to be confident, thorough, and efficientwhen screening and educating about oral cancer and reducing their liability. Susan sharescurrent evidence and research in oral and oropharyngeal cancer using the four pillars ofscreening from The "Cotten Method"
1. Etiologies 2. Risk 3. Signs and Symptoms 4. Hands-on Screening

Course Description:

This course is a journey into the first three, science based, pillars ofscreening in the "Cotten Method" - etiologies, risk factors, andsigns and symptoms. Utilizing current evidence, oral cancersurvivor stories, and awareness of liability concerns,attendees will gain a deep understanding of why the threepillars are essential in today's thorough screening, andwhy screening is more than grasping the tongue.

Course Learning Objectives:

- List etiologies of oral and oropharyngeal cancer

- Discuss the Human Papillomavirus/HPV

- Recognize potential signs and symptoms of oral and oropharyngeal cancer

- Name risk factors of oral and oropharyngeal cancer

- Articulate importance of an updated health history

- Gain a deeper understanding why a thorough screening today includes a risk assessment and inquiry of persistent signsand symptoms.

 

 

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