Prevalence,
incidence, and mortality of oral cancer
History taking
Clinical
examination
Differential
diagnosis and clinical aspects of oral potentially malignant
disorders.
OSMF and its
Management
Counselling of
the disease with the patient
Importance of
Tobacco cessation clinic and self-screening
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Module 2
Investigation Modalities of Oral Cancer (Clinical Aspects)
Imaging: An adjunct to clinical examination
Indication and utility of MRI, CT scan, USG, PET Scan, OPG
Reading and understanding MRI, CT scan, USG, PET Scan reports
Biopsy: types and establishing diagnosis
Live session on laser treatment OPMDs
Oral manifestations of other diseases
Managing the radiation oncology patients of all type of cancer
Managing the medical oncology patients for all type of cancer
Role of Radiation stents
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Module 3
Dental Oncology (An emerging specialty)
Introduction to dental oncology and rehabilitation.
Brief about chemotherapy, radiation therapy and immunotherapy to oral cancer
Emphasis on oral management pre- and post-surgery of oral cancer
Importance of fluoride application pre radiation therapy
Oral complication and its management
ORN & its management
Xerostomia & its management
Post radiation induced trismus and its management
Role of implants in fibula flap
Fabrication of various types of maxillary obturators at different stages of resective treatment
Brief about flap reconstruction in head & neck cancer and its importance for oral rehabilitation
Dental management of pediatric and haemat-oncology
Speech and swallow management from the expert
Psychological importance of cancer patients
Brief about Maxillofacial prosthetics
Pain and palliative care
Future of Dental oncology in INDIA
Research in dental oncology
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Module 4
Online MCQs based self-assessment examination
> 50% score required for certification
Successful candidates will get certificate as “Oral Cancer Screening Consultant” affiliated by Gujarat University and can apply for hands on Workshops
Workshops
Participate in skillful, strategic, and engaging Workshops mentored by esteemed faculties.
Benefits
These workshops will provide platform for excellent learning opportunity and to discuss ideas and engage with the experts.
It will impart an opportunity to sharpen your practical skills and knowledge which all clinicians should pursue and might come across in routine dental practice.
Workshop 1
Fluoride Application – An effective intervention for Dental care in patients undergoing Radiotherapy!
Radiation-related caries are one the most undesired reactions manifested during or after head and neck radiotherapy.
Fluoride application is an important strategy to meet these challenges and decrease side effects of radiation and chemotherapy on dentition.
Objective
Participants will learn about role of Fluoride in Prevention of radiation induced caries
Role of Fluorides in maintaining the dental health
Basic principle, protocol and various techniques for fluoride application
Workshop 2
Biopsy – A barrier for Dental Professionals in Early Detection
Biopsy is an integral diagnostic test that can be done in routine dental OPDs
It is imperative that every dental professional should be equipped with skills of basic biopsy techniques.
Objective
Participants will learn about all biopsy techniques and their respective indications.
Biopsy techniques will be demonstrated on patients (subject to availability) and all participants will be taught to perform on models.
Workshop 3
Laser Application in OPMDs: A technological boost to your conventional practice
Oral premalignant lesions of the oral cavity such as leukoplakia and erythroplakia remain a diagnostic and treatment challenge.
Laser treatment has been a well-established modality for management of premalignant lesions
Objective
Participants will learn about different types of lasers and its application in maxillofacial surgery, advantages and disadvantages of laser treatment
Use of CO2 laser in treatment of OPMD will be demonstrated on patient (as per availability) and participants will get chance to perform it on animal model
Workshop 4
Prosthetic Rehabilitation
In multidisciplinary approach to treatment of oral cancer patients, often Rehabilitation aspect is neglected.
Prosthodontic rehabilitation can significantly improve the quality of life for patients after oral cancer treatment.
There is huge lack of trained dental specialists for successful rehabilitation of cancer survivors.
Objective
A session and video demonstration on various types of maxillofacial prosthesis (conventional/ implant supported, fixed/removable)
Demonstration of technique for fabrication of basic intra oral prosthesis
Workshop 5
Newer Diagnostic Adjuncts
During the past decade there has been substantial growth in technological advancement that has widely impacted filed of Oral cancer to detect in the earliest stage. To meet the challenges of better outcome participants will learn how to detect with variety of innovative technologies.
Objective
Learn about the recent Advancements
Know how technology matters
Assessment and diagnosis: discuss appropriate methods for making an accurate diagnosis and treatment protocol
30 workshops centers across India.
EDUCAN 2.0 OFFLINE WORKSHOP CONDUCTED AT AHMEDABAD