SS by Oral BioTech - Oral Sex and Oral Cancer: The Truths We Don't Want to Hear

Overview

Original Release Date: 5-22-2024

Expiration Date: 5-23-2027

CDE: 2 hours

AGD Code: 730 - Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology

Course Overview:

Oral cancer ranks 11th deadliest in the U.S. when undetected early, with an estimated 58,450 new diagnoses expected by the end of 2024. This course equips dental professionals to support patients from diagnosis to recovery, focusing on holistic approaches to manage treatment side effects. Participants learn personalized oral hygiene and lifestyle strategies to enhance patient well-being and effective communication for optimal support.

This course will delve into the prevalence of HPV-related Oral Pharyngeal Cancer (OPC) and its increasing upward trajectory. Explore the etiology of HPV infection and effective strategies for avoidance. Discover the significance of saliva testing for 51 HPV strains and interpreting associated risk levels. Gain recommendations for managing at-risk patients and learn valuable tips for effective patient communication during oral cancer examinations. Additionally, explore the process of launching an awareness campaign in your office to promote early detection and prevention efforts.

As rates of head and neck cancers continue to rise traditional screening protocols are becoming outdated. In this course, discover the distinct presentations of HPV-positive and HPV-negative cancers and learn the specific screening protocols needed for each. Gain confidence in identifying suspicious lesions and develop a step-by-step plan for comprehensive extra-oral, intra-oral, and oropharyngeal cancer screenings. By mastering these modern techniques, you\'ll not only enhance patient care but also distinguish your practice and potentially save lives.

As an oral healthcare provider you are a unique and powerful MEDICAL specialty.  Maxillofacial and oral cancer screenings; tactile, oral or with advanced technology can be paid for by medical insurance.  You will hear from experts how medical reimbursement works and the benefits of adding this to your practice.

Learning Objectives:

• Acknowledge the importance of early oral cancer detection 
• Highlight current risk factors including alcohol, tobacco, and HPV
• Understand the unique needs of cancer patients and the role of dental professionals in their care
• Implement oral health strategies to minimize the impact of cancer treatments on the oral microbiome
• Integrate nutrition, exercise, and mental health support into dental care practices
• Enhance patient communication and support for improved cancer care outcomes
• Review extra- and intra-oral screening techniques with a focus on neck examination

Presenter Bios:

Dr. Susan Maples is a passionate health educator and leads a successful, Total Health, insurance-independent dental practice in Holt, Michigan. She brings preventive and restorative dental expertise, a passion for mouth-body total health, a master’s degree in business/marketing, and 30+ years of experience in private practice. Susan currently serves as President of the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health. She is the creator and founder of Total Health Academy, a complete online solution for dental teams to integrate all aspects of Total Health Dentistry, and developer of the Hands-On Learning Lab™ and SelfScreen.net. She is the author of BlabberMouth! 77 Secrets Only Your Mouth Can Tell You To Live a Healthier, Happier, Sexier Life. And Susan just finished a new book titled, Brave Parent! Raising Healthy, Happy Kids (against all odds) in Today’s World; published March 2022.

Machell Hudson-Hoover, FAAOSH, CHC, serves as the founder and CEO of Integrative Dental Coaching and is an esteemed member of The American Academy for Oral & Systemic Health’s board. Passionate about patient care, she seamlessly blends clinical hygiene practice with speaking and consulting on oral-systemic connections and protocol implementation. Machell is a graduate of the Bale/Doneen preceptorship, specializing in arterial disease prevention, and is Kois trained in periodontal health, P4-Risk Factor Protocol, and wellness coaching. In 2021, Machell received the DrBicuspid Most Influential Hygiene Educator award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the field. Apart from her professional commitments, she values quality time with family and friends. Committed to community service, Machell advocates and speaks on Human Trafficking Awareness. Connect with Machell Hudson-Hoover at machell@rdhhealth.com.

Kandra Sellers, RDH, BA is widely considered one of the most passionate and successful coaches any practice could partner with. With over 30 years in the dental industry, Kandra has had many different career roles due to the fantastic mentors she has met along the way. She is no longer seen as “just a dental hygienist,” which is a profession certainly not to be minimized. Instead, Kandra is now viewed as a predominant educator in the field of oral systemic health intertwined with dental medical billing, as well as creator and CEO of TIPS Medical Billing. Kandra is able to educate, implement processes, and professionally coach doctors and team members to the next level of where the dental profession is heading. In creating TIPS (Tandem In-Practice Solutions), the niche is implementation to ensure successful outcomes to billing the medical procedures that dentists do every day. Dental practice owners seeking a coach that can elevate their practice production and revenue through solid protocols for optimal oral systemic solutions and medical billing are raving about Kandra’s ability to move both doctors and team members towards excellence.

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Course Categories: Oral Pathology (Diagnosis and Treatment of Oral Pathosis, HPV/ Herpes Virus, Oral Cancer, Sexually Transmitted Infections)

Provider Approval: Nationally Recognized (AGD-PACE) Academy of General Dentistry Program approval for Continuing Education

Educational Type: Self Study

Educational Method: Electronically mediated with a testing mechanism (internet, one-way & two-way transmissions through open broadcast, closed circuit, cable, microwave, broadband lines, fiber optics, satellite, or wireless communications devices)

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