Both sides of the fence: the reality of head and neck cancer treatments for patients and professionals
17 May 2024
Enhanced CPD Theatre
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Learning Content
Head and neck cancer (HANC) patients attending appointments with the dental team can present with facial and dental deformities and late effects quite different to patients attending routine appointments in general dental practice. How do we support them?
Learning Aims
To provide an update of the evidence based guidelines for head and neck cancer patients - To enhance the dental teams' understanding of the journey of a head and neck cancer patient. - To support the dental team with suggestions for the oral care in this group of high risk individuals.
Learning Objectives
Identify the role of a dentist, dental hygienist, dental therapist and dental nurse in the care of head and neck cancer patients - Have a better understanding of the risks associated with head and neck cancer - Be able to apply their updated knowledge to their day to day practice - Have a better understanding of the journey of a head and neck cancer patient and late effects.
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