Oral Cancer in the Dental Office

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

There is no fee to view this course. There is a fee of $36 to take the exam and claim CE credits for this course.

Synopsis:
Both dentists and hygienists play a critical role in the detection of oral cancer. This course reviews the demographics and risk factors relevant to oral cancer. Common diagnostic tools are discussed with attention to scenarios when these tools might be appropriate. The course also provides an overview of cancer staging.

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

• 1. Understand the various forms of oral malignancy
• 2. Recognize the most common risk factors for oral and oropharyngeal cancer
• 3. Compare the various diagnostic adjuncts available
• 4. Describe the TNM system for cancer staging

Description of Speaker:
Dr. Fayette Williams is an oral and 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 two-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 and 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 outhwestern/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:
The speaker declares that neither he nor any member of his family have a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering finacial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program.

Legal Disclaimer:
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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.

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