Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a leading cause of oropharyngeal cancer, and dental providers are uniquely positioned as the first line of defense in early detection of such cancers. Yet, despite its prevalence, HPV is often overlooked and not well understood in dental education and care delivery, leaving dental providers unprepared in addressing this critical issue with patients.
Join CareQuest Institute for an interactive webinar that will explore foundational knowledge of HPV and its connection to oropharyngeal cancer. Our expert speaker will provide guidance on identifying signs and symptoms during routine exams. They'll also discuss the etiology, modes of transmission, and connection to oropharyngeal cancer.
Learning Objectives
- Define human papillomavirus (HPV), including etiology, modes of transmission, and connection to oropharyngeal cancer.
- Discuss the role of dental providers in early detection of oropharyngeal cancer.
- Describe patient-centered strategies to educate patients about HPV health risks and prevention.
Moderator
Josefine Ortiz Wolfe, PhD, MBA, MPH, RDH, Education Manager, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
Presenters
Lilliam Marie Pinzon, DDS, MS, MPH, Kansas City University
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. CareQuest Institute for Oral Health designates this activity for 1 continuing education credit.
This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
All participating instructors in this program have disclosed that they do not have any financial arrangement or affiliation with persons or entity(ies) offering financial support, products, and/or services mentioned or related to the content of this program/activity.