H100 - Oral Cancer Screening Workshop: It's More Than Grasping the Tongue

Early detection saves lives, and a comprehensive oral cancer screening is critical to optimal patient care. Yet many dental professionals feel uncertain of their clinical skills when it comes to performing a comprehensive oral cancer screening. This hands-on workshop is designed to change that and to aid in decreasing liability for the dental professional.
Susan Cotten, BS, RDH, OMT, has performed over 60,000 oral cancer screenings. Using her instructional screening videos, case discussions, and step-by-step demonstrations, you will learn proper palpation techniques, assessment of the thyroid and oropharynx, Tonsil grade and Mallampati score documentation, and unpack the signs and symptoms associated with oral and oropharyngeal cancer.
Attendees will then move to the hands-on work, don masks and gloves, and partner up to practice a full screening in a supportive, encouraging environment. Susan will coach you through the process, offering real-time feedback to strengthen your skills. You will leave with the confidence to implement what you’ve learned immediately, plus a Cotten Method™ screening packet to support you in practice. Let’s close the gap between education and implementation—one confident screening at a time.

Attendee Requirements:
-Loupes/Safety Glasses

Fee:
October-December: $240
January-February: $265