Oral Cancer Awareness
The purpose of this module is to enhance dental professionals’ knowledge, confidence, and clinical skills in the early detection, prevention, and management of oral cancer, supporting national efforts during Mouth Cancer Action Month to reduce mortality through early diagnosis.
Outcomes
This CPD module relates to GDC development outcomes:
A - Effective communication with patients, the dental team and others across dentistry, including when obtaining consent, dealing with complaints, and raising concerns when patients are at risk.
B – Effective management of self and effective management of others or effective work with others in the dental team, in the interests of patients providing constructive leadership where appropriate.
C – Maintenance and development of your knowledge and skills within your field(s) of practice.
D – Maintenance of skills, behaviours and attitudes which maintain patient confidence in your and the dental professions and put patients’ interests first.
Aims
This module will help you to:
Recognise the Epidemiology and Risk Factors
Identify Early Clinical Signs and Symptoms
Implement Effective Screening and Examination Protocols
Understand Referral Pathways and Multidisciplinary Management
Promote Patient Education and Prevention
Maintain Professional Competence and Reflective Practice
This CPD relates to GDC outcome A,B,C and D.
Details
- Verified hours: 1 hours
- GDC outcomes: A,B,C,D