Outline and Learning Objectives – Part 1

The head and neck examination, including:

• Proper technique and frequently asked questions
• Patterns of neck metastasis and diagnostic/referral pathways
• Pitfalls including commonly missed subsites and normal anatomic variants.

The specialist referral, including:

• Appropriate versus inappropriate referral types and avenues
• Pitfalls including patient anxiety and refusal
• Advances to address limited access to specialists including virtual dentistry

Information resources, including:

• Types of information resources along with emphasis on newer technologies e.g. social media, artificial intelligence

Oral cancer and changing trends, including:

• Changing trends in oral cancer epidemiology in Ontario
• Traditional risk factors and a current understanding of potential risk factors e.g. vaping, cannabis, chronic trauma, etc.

Identification of patients at risk for oral cancer, including:

• Current understanding of precancerous lesions (e.g. leukoplakia, erythroplakia, actinic cheilitis, lichen planus, etc.)
• Recognition, diagnosis and management

Interdisciplinary communication, including

• Reasons for miscommunication and potential consequences
• Appropriate generalist-specialist and specialist-specialist interactions

Outline and Learning Objectives – Part 2

General Concepts, including:

• TMD classification, etiology

Diagnostic process, including

• Armamentarium, examination and differential diagnosis

TMD cases, with emphasis on:

• The spectrum of patients encountered; from simplex to complex cases as well as mimickers
• Evidence-based management.

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After completing this course, a certificate of completion that indicates the number of Continuing Education (CE) points earned will be sent to you within 7-10 days by email.