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Oral Cancer Screening for Today’s Population: The Need for Change

 

Presented by: Jo-Anne Jones, RDH

Original Publication Date: June 25, 2014

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Course Objectives:

A study released by the National Cancer Institute confirms that HPV oropharyngeal cancers have risen an astounding 225% from 1998 to 2004. If this trend continues, oral cancer will become the nation’s leading HPV-related cancer within the present decade, surpassing cervical cancer. Both the medical and dental communities have been alerted to this emerging pandemic.

We are still not making the inroads required, with most oral cancers found in the later stages. Following a comprehensive literature review, the Journal of the American Dental Association released the following statement;

"Based on the available literature, the authors determined that a COE of mucosal lesions generally is not predictive of histologic diagnosis. The fact that OSCCs are often diagnosed at an advanced stage of disease indicates the need for improving the COE and for developing adjuncts to help detect and diagnose oral mucosal lesions."

There is an urgent need for change. It’s within our hands.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the latest statistics about the sexually transmitted Human papillomavirus and its correlation with oropharyngeal cancer.
  • Define the high-risk anatomical areas associated with both HPV and non-HPV-related oral and oropharyngeal cancer.
  • Analyze and identify the subtle signs and symptoms that may be life-saving indicators of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer.

Speaker Bio:

Jo-Anne Jones is a well-recognized international speaker who brings life, energy, and inspiration to her presentations. Her powerful message leaves dental audiences with renewed confidence and enthusiasm for the profession they have chosen. She is also a consultant, author, and successful entrepreneur. DPR has selected Jo-Anne as one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry and continues to be a Dentistry Today CE Leader in 2014.

Jo-Anne is a sought-after writer for leading global publications and was PennWell’s award recipient for writing “The Most Important Dental Story Published” last year on the rising incidence of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer.

Jo-Anne is a Key Opinion Leader for several leading corporations within the dental community. She has been described as a very dynamic, knowledgeable, and authentic speaker with an ability to communicate her knowledge powerfully. Her frank and open lecturing style, complemented by the provision of clinical resources, has earned many loyal followers.