Oral Cancer: A Journey of Cancer, Grief and Finding a Purpose

Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.25 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.

This course does not qualify for ADA CERP CE credit.

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 is one of the fastest cancers. It is the 6th most common cancer worldwide. We as dental professionals are at the forefront of this. This course will go into what is causing the increase, how to better document treatment options and how to help your patients beyond the diagnosis.

Failure to detect oral cancer is the 2nd most common reason that dentists get sued. So screening is not only beneficial for your patients, but also you and your practice. The key to saving lives is early detection, being more knowledgeable on how to properly screen patients will enable you to help save lives.

This course is a comprehensive look from statistics, cause of cancer, screening, different modalities, documenting, treatment options, and providing post treatment management. It will also address the concept of grief while we are suffering in silence, have a loved one going through it or battling as a provider for a patient. As you attend this course, you will also get an opportunity to get free resources.

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

• Understand how oral cancer is defined, risk factors, causes and prevention
• Understand what HPV is and its role in oral cancer.
• How to document soft and hard tissue lesions
• Learn the screening process of oral cancer
• Learn pre, post and care during cancer treatment.
• Learn what is grieving and how to be an empathetic provider.

Description of Speaker:
Parul Dua Makkar, DDS, FACD is a general dentist currently practicing in NY. She has presented on Oral Cancer across US and Canada and has served as a wellness ambassador for the American Dental Association. Dr. Makkar lost her only sibling, a townie, Dr. Manu Dua to Oral Cancer. She hopes that Manu’s death is not just a statistic but a movement in early detection and helps save lives.

Disclosure:
The author declares that neither they nor any member of their family has a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program.

Legal Disclaimer:
The CE provider (Farran Media) uses reasonable care in selecting and providing content that is accurate. The CE provider, however, does not independently verify the content or materials. The CE provider does not represent that the instructional materials are error-free or that the content or materials are comprehensive. Any opinions expressed in the materials are those of the author of the materials and not the CE provider. Completing one or more continuing education courses does not provide sufficient information to qualify the participant as an expert in the field related to the course topic or in any specific technique or procedure. The instructional materials are intended to supplement, but are not a substitute for, the knowledge, expertise, skill and judgment of a trained health care professional.

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