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The Physical and Psychological Effects of Oral Cancer Therapy

Cancer and Autoimmune Disorders

 

Presented by: Jeff Blackburn, DDS, FAGD

Original Publication Date: October 18, 2017

 

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Course Description:

Dr. Blackburn will take you through all stages of oral cancer treatment and the physical and psychological effects that this disease has on the patient, their family, and loved ones.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the physical and psychological effects that oral cancer and its treatment have on the patients and those close to them.
  • Create and provide the dental treatment necessary to help maintain the patient’s quality of life.

Speaker Bio:

Award-winning dentist Dr. Jeff Blackburn has owned one of Richmond, Virginia’s best-known cosmetic and comprehensive dental practices for over the last 32 years. During that time, he has developed his dental practice to create a truly one-of-a-kind experience for people looking to transform their smiles and oral health. He is also a 10-year survivor of oral and throat cancer and has become the “go-to” dentist in getting patients prepared for and coaching them during and after their oral cancer treatments.

Dr. Blackburn has been an evaluator for Dr. Gordon Christensen’s Clinician’s Report for over 25 years and is a fellow with the Academy of General Dentistry and a fellow with DOCS. He is a board member and supporter of Oral Cancer Cause, has been a speaker for the Massey Cancer Center, and is listed in “America's Top Dentists.” He has lectured both locally and nationally and has been a keynote speaker on practice management and oral cancer, as well as motivation and inspiration. He has recorded works with and spoken for TBSE and Excellence in Dentistry. He also has published “Five Essentials in Treating the Oral Cancer Patient” for The Progressive Dentist.

He has been highly active in the local community and has coached basketball, multiple travel baseball teams, high school baseball, and is the team dentist for the AA affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. He recently received a national Outstanding Humanitarian award. He and his wife, Jennifer, share six children and reside in Midlothian, Virginia.