Each year, an increasing number of cancer survivors and patients currently being treated for cancer are being seen in community dental offices. With cancer treatments growing ever more complex, many dental teams struggle to understand how to safely incorporate cancer survivors into their practice. The goal of this course is to make dentists and their teams comfortable when encountering cancer patients and survivors and know what questions to ask. We will review major cancer types (including breast, prostate, thyroid, colon, oral cancers and more!) and suggested dental modifications, with clinical tips and tricks. The radiographic changes secondary to cancer or its treatment will be reviewed so you will feel comfortable when you see something unfamiliar on imaging. We will cover how to achieve restorative success in profoundly xerostomic patients, and teach you how to read simple bloodwork to determine if and when a patient can be safely treated in your office. The course will finish with a review of challenging cases to synthesize all of the material learned throughout the day.

Cancer Patients and Dentistry (Dr. Brooks – 0.5 hours)
- Role of Dental Oncology and Maxillofacial Prosthetics in Ontario

Cancer types and what to know/ask (Dr. Brooks – 2.5 hours)

Abnormal versus Normal (Dr. Krishnamoorthy – 1 hour)
- Clinical and radiographic findings in your patient related to their cancer.

How to Read Bloodwork/Thrombocytopenic Dentistry (Dr. Watson – 1 hour)
Restorative Strategies in Xerostomic Patients and Products (Dr. Watson – 0.5 hours)
Case based scenarios (Watson – 0.5 hours)

Learning Objectives 

Upon completing this course:

•    To educate dentists so they can be comfortable treating patients who have a history of cancer or are currently being treated for cancer
•    Gain an understanding of the role of the community dentist and the role of hospital-based dentists for these patients
•    Identify what questions/information to gain from patients about each major cancer type and how to modify their practice for these patients
•    How to identify clinical and radiographic changes associated with cancer progression and previous oncologic treatment
•    How to read routine bloodwork for oncologic patients to determine who is safe to treat
•    How to adjust dental management for oncologic patients within your clinic
 

SCHEDULE

Date:
Friday, November 15, 2024

Time:
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Registration sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m.

Location:
Chestnut Conference Center - University of Toronto
89 Chestnut St, Toronto ON

REGISTRATION

Registration for this course can be done online by clicking on the button at the top of this page.

Fees

Dentist - total course fee:

• $695

Lunch is provided for participants of this course.

Cancellations

There are no refunds or cancellations within 10 calendar days prior to the course start date. Cancellations can be done by following the link and instructions provided in the registration confirmation email. If you are eligible for a refund, the refund will be processed automatically when you cancel. Please allow for 3-5 business days for the transaction process to be completed.

"No shows" will not be eligible for a refund.  

Course registrations are not transferable.  

Continuing Dental Education at The University of Toronto reserves the right to cancel courses if deemed necessary due to insufficient registrations, instructor cancellation, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. In case of course cancellation, a full refund will be issued. Registrants will be notified at the earliest possible date. We will not be liable for any loss, damages, or other expenses, such as travel and accommodations, that such cancellations may cause.
 

ACCREDITATION

This course has been approved as a Category 1 course by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. Full participation of this course will grant up to 6 CE points.