In considering the shared care model of healthcare provision, oncology patients are increasingly having to receive clearance from their general dental practitioner prior to being cleared for some oncological treatments. These patients are often discharged back to primary care for their ongoing dental care needs. This session aims to educate, raise awareness and instil confidence so that this group of patients may be safely cared for in a primary care setting.

• •Understand key considerations in the dental assessment of cancer patients
• •Explore various modalities of oncological treatment and their dental and oral ramifications in the context of head and neck cancer, chemotherapy and those patients receiving anti-resorptive medications such as Bisphosphonates or Denosumab
• •Discuss how oncology patients may be safely cared for in general dental practice.