Oral Cancer - Why Early Detection Saves Lives
This is a recorded webinar which will provide information on Oral Cancer - Why Early Detection Saves Lives
Upon submission of the shortened evaluation form, you will be automatically certified for 1.01 hours of vCPD. 0.5 sessions of CPDA can be claimed by eligible dentists.
Aims and Learning Outcomes
Aims:
To enhance participants’ understanding of oral cancer, emphasizing the critical role of early detection in improving survival rates and patient outcomes. It will equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and confidence to identify early signs and symptoms, recognize high-risk patients, and implement appropriate referral pathways to facilitate timely diagnosis and intervention.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the epidemiology and risk factors associated with oral cancer, including tobacco use, alcohol consumption, HPV infection, and other contributing factors.
- Recognize the clinical presentation of oral cancer, including early-stage signs, potentially malignant disorders, and red-flag symptoms requiring urgent referral.
- Differentiate between benign, premalignant, and malignant oral lesions through systematic clinical examination.
- Conduct a structured oral cancer screening examination as part of routine clinical practice.
- Identify high-risk patients and apply appropriate risk assessment strategies.
- Outline current referral guidelines and care pathways for suspected oral cancer cases.
- Explain how early detection improves prognosis, treatment outcomes, and survival rates, reinforcing the clinician’s role in saving lives.
- Demonstrate effective communication strategies with secondary care to ensure timely management of patients.
GDC Development Outcomes:
- (C) Knowledge & Skills Development
- (D) Maintaining Patient Confidence
Portal TV
This Video is available on Portal TV to access please:
- Click on the Portal TV Logo
- Log into Portal
- Once logged in, go to iBooklet/Search for.../Portal TV in the menu on the left
- Click on Dental
- Look for the window for the recording you wish to view. In this case "Oral Cancer - Why Early Detection Saves Lives" and click on the blue button "REGISTER NOW"
- Once you complete your booking and pay the Portal charge, go back to the Portal TV tab and click the "REFRESH" button
- When you re-enter Dental, you will note that you are now registered and you can watch the recording by clicking on the video
- Once you have watched the recording, you can close the recording window
- To demonstrate you have watched the recording and generate your certificate of attendance, you must return your reflective comments on the shortened evaluation form you will find in iBooklet/Manage.../Your Course Evaluations
- Once you have submitted your form, your certificate can be accessed and downloaded in iBooklet/Reports & Certificates/Course Certificates in the usual way
- You will have access to the recording until 10.10.2027 and can watch it as many times as you wish
If you have any problems, please email: nes.cpd.enquiries@nhs.scot
Review
- Published 08/10/2026
- Due for Review 08/10/2027