Cancer: Dental Implications

Welcome to our course on the dental implications of Oncological Conditions. As dental professionals, it is very important to understand the impact of cancer and its treatments on oral health, in order to provide comprehensive care to patients undergoing cancer treatment.

This course aims to enhance your understanding of the various effects that head, neck, and oral cancers, along with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, have on oral health. It covers the necessary knowledge and skills needed to manage these challenges effectively.

This course is specifically designed for dentists, dental professionals, and students who are keen on improving their ability to manage oral health in cancer patients. Through theoretical and practical insights, you will be better equipped to ensure optimal oral care for your patients.

The course focuses on comprehending the impacts of cancer treatments on oral health, modifying dental plans to suit the needs of cancer patients, and implementing strategies to manage oral side effects.

We look into important areas such as the timing of treatments, infection risks, and common complications associated with cancer therapies. Additionally, we provide techniques for patient and caregiver education on maintaining oral hygiene during cancer treatment, as well as tips for collaborating with oncologists and other healthcare professionals for integrated patient care.

By the end of this course, you will be able to effectively manage oral health complications in cancer patients, adjust treatment plans accordingly, and contribute to the integrated care team with oncologists and other healthcare providers, enhancing overall patient outcomes.

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This course is specifically designed to meet General Dental Council PfP requirement 1.1.4: "The registrant will be able to identify general and systemic disease and explain their relevance to oral health and their impact on clinical treatment".

Aim:
Enhance dental professionals' understanding of the impact of head, neck, and oral cancers, as well as chemotherapy and radiotherapy, on oral health and dental care.

Course Objective:

Equip dental professionals with knowledge and skills to manage oral health in cancer patients, focusing on cancer impact, treatment modifications, and patient education.

Anticipated learning outcomes:

understand the impact of head, neck, and oral cancers and their treatments on oral health, including common complications.
be able to modify dental treatment plans for cancer patients, considering treatment timing, infection risk, and complication management.
know how to implement strategies to manage oral side effects of cancer treatments, including palliative care and caries prevention.
be able to educate patients and caregivers on maintaining oral hygiene and managing oral health during cancer treatment.
be able to collaborate with oncologists and healthcare professionals for integrated care of cancer patients.

GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome(s): C.

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