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SUMMARY:Oral Cancer Detection & Digital Dentistry for Dental Therapists
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DESCRIPTION:Oral Cancer Detection & Digital Dentistry for Dental Therapists24th April 2026 \n10:00-17:00\n This combined session equipped dental therapists with vital knowledge and practical skills in two key areas of digital dentistry and oral cancer detection.\n\nThe first part of the session shifted focus to digital advancements in dentistry, providing an in-depth look at current digital workflows and technologies that are transforming patient care. Delegates gained a clear understanding of how intraoral scanning fits into the modern dental workflow and observed a demonstration of the Dentsply Sirona Primescan.\n\nThe second part of the session focused on the early detection of oral cavity cancer. Delegates reviewed the key signs and symptoms of oral cancer and discussed effective health promotion strategies targeting smoking, vaping, and alcohol use.\n\nTogether, these sessions reinforced the evolving and expanding role of dental therapists in delivering high-quality, prevention-focused and digital patient care.\n\nDigital Dentistry Aim:\nTo explore the technological advancements in digital dentistry\n\nLearning Outcomes:\n\nUnderstand the technological advancements in digital dentistryDiscuss the digital workflow that is used in current dental practiceExplore future developments in digital dentistryDemonstrate the use of the Dentsply Primescan\nGDC Development Outcome: C \n3 Hours of CPD\n\nOral Cancer Detection, Referral Pathways and Health Promotion Aim:\n\nUnderstand epidemiology internationally and nationally exploring prevalence/incidence/prognosis\n\nLearning Outcomes:\n\nRecognisee the key signs and symptoms of oral cavity cancerEnhance knowledge of referral writing and clinical note takingDiscuss health promotion tools with emphasis on smoking, vapes/e-cigarettes and alcohol interventions\nGDC Developmental Outcome: A, B and C \n 3 Hours of CPD \n\n
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LOCATION:Advanced Dentistry & Clinical Skills Centre, First Floor, 31 South Methven Street, Perth, Perthshire PH1 5PE
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