Prevention vs Prosecution - How this life could have been saved

This educational event will highlight oral melanoma case presentations, one featured at the International Symposium in Dental Hygiene in Switzerland in 2016. After completion you will be comfortable on how to recognize irregular spots intra-orally and extra-orally. Any person with a history of tobacco and alcohol use or prior head and neck malignancy has a significant risk of developing an oral, head and neck cancer. You will be able to teach patients reasons why they suffer from radiation induced xerostomia, intra-oral problems associated with it, and management options available to make your patients more comfortable managing their symptoms. The goal with oral and skin cancer screening is to identify cancer early, when there is a greater chance for a cure. Know how to proactively screen for oral cancers Know how to conduct a proper oral cancer exam and Complete a hands-on screening Understand additional tests for oral cancer screening Be able to utilize adjunctive devices for oral cancer screenings List causes of oral cancer Discuss common sites for oral cancer Inform cancer patients on oral side effects of chemotherapy Explain the clinical signs of salivary gland hypo-function Discuss management options for educating patients and improving their quality of life Identify successful treatment options and products available

Many people have abnormal sores in their mouths with the great majority being noncancerous, making our screening techniques even more important.