Lecture Synopsis:

Now is the time to look at evaluating your current practices making certain they are updated and compliant with the needs of today’s population. Historically the vulnerable populations were those who used tobacco and alcohol. This is no longer the case. We are living in a VIRAL world with the fastest growing profile or oral and in particular, oropharyngeal cancer, being attributed to a very common virus.

Please Note: The ADA has amended their policy on early detection and prevention of oral cancer to include oropharyngeal cancer and cover all patients, not just those previously thought to be at an increased risk because of tobacco and alcohol use. What are the implications to dentistry and how should our oral cancer screening be adjusted to compensate for this new profile? How is the virus transmitted and once an infection becomes active, will it ever go away? How does an infection transform into a malignancy? Who is at risk? All these questions and many more will be answered in a frank, open discussion complemented by a guided visual gallery.

Learning Outcomes:

• To understand incidence and prevalence regarding oral/oropharyngeal cancer
• To recognize the critical components of the screening examination and the life-saving symptoms
• To identify the dental professional’s role in potentially life-saving outcomes
• To integrate clinical and educational resources into your dental practice

About the Presenter:

As a successful entrepreneur and international, award winning speaker, Jo-Anne brings life, energy and inspiration to all her presentations. Jo-Anne’s no-nonsense approach and dynamic speaking style that has made her one of North America’s most sought-after lecturers in the dental community. Jo-Anne has been selected as one of DPR's Top 25 Women in Dentistry and joins the 2022 Dentistry Today CE Leaders for the 10th consecutive year. A frank and open lecture style, a focus on translation of knowledge direct to practice complemented by the provision of educational and clinical resources has earned Jo-Anne many loyal followers both nationally and internationally.

Session Reviews:

“I have had the honor of working with Jo Anne Jones RDH for almost 10 years. Jo Anne has the unique ability to provide programs that are not only highly emotional and engaging, but that are also motivational. Her material is always the most current and well researched of any speaker I have seen on the topic of Oral Cancer. Her program is a must see for any dental healthcare provider.”
Wayne Rees, Senior VP, LED Dental Inc.

“This class and speaker were awesome. I haven’ t stopped thinking about it. Such an important topic and the time flew by. I could have listened to her for hours. She has changed my oral cancer screening exam routine for the better.”

“Jo-Anne Jones was an amazing speaker. She is so passionate about her quest to get this message out on Oral cancer. I feel every dental health provider should hear her speak so we can get the word out and slow this transmission down through education.”

Book Jo-Anne for your event:

Contact Jo-Anne for a complete list of speaking topics and further information. 905•719•4166 or by email.