Oral Cancer: Screening, Diagnosis, and Dental Management

Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.5 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.
AGD Code: 730.

The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.

Synopsis:
Oral cancer patients face significant challenges during treatment and for the rest of their lives. Although dentists encounter these patients commonly, many are unsure of their role in the diagnosis and management of oral cancer and its related treatment sequelae. While early detection is most easily performed in the general dentist’s office, much of the US population unfortunately does not seek routine dental care.

This course is designed to educate the dental practitioner on the various etiological factors of oral cancer, the possible role of commercially available adjunctive aids in detection, and the dental management of common oral side effects of oral cancer treatment.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• 1. Have a fundamental understanding of the etiology, epidemiology, and diagnosis of oral cancer.
• 2. Know the possible indications and limitations of currently available adjunctive oral cancer detection devices.
• 3. Become familiar with the side effects of oral cancer therapy with an emphasis on symptom management and dental concerns.

Description of Speaker:
Fayette Williams, DDS, MD is an oral & maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Fort Worth, Texas. He completed his DDS at the University of Tennessee and his MD and surgical residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Williams then completed a 2-year fellowship in Maxillofacial Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Michigan. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, and is one of less than 30 oral surgeons in the USA who is fellowship-trained in both head & neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction. Dr. Williams maintains both an academic and private practice and is actively involved in training oral surgery residents from the University of Texas Southwestern / Parkland Memorial Hospital residency in Dallas. Dr. Williams has authored multiple textbook chapters and journal articles on oral cancer, and continues to pursue clinical research activities with his residents. He has lectured nationally on the surgical reconstruction of cancer-related defects. He is Vice-Chairman of the Cancer Committee at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, and a member of the Head & Neck Tumor Board at Baylor All Saints Hospital. Dr. Williams' passion lies in the treatment and reconstruction of oral cancer and their related defects.

Disclosure:
Fayette Williams declares that neither he nor any member of his family have a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing education program. Although commercially available products are discussed, no financial arrangements exist between the manufacturers and Dr. Williams.

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Licensure:
Continuing education credits issued for completion of online CE courses may not apply toward license renewal in all licensing jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of each registrant to verify the CE requirements of his/her licensing or regulatory agency.

State CE Requirements:
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Refund Policy
There are no refunds for Online CE courses. Please contact technical support if you run into technical difficulty.

CE Contact
For any questions, please contact Nareg Apelian, DMD, Director of Continuing Education at nareg@farranmedia.com