Thursday, May 12, 2022
8:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Registration and breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m.
CE Course Description
The role of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in head and neck cancer and its association with oral and oropharyngeal disease will be discussed alongside the role of the dental practitioner in the work-up and counselling of a patient and their families. The treatment options of the disease process will be reviewed with case examples. Vaccine related controversy: the who, when, where and why will be reviewed as well as the role a dental practitioner can play.
Your patient has survived treatment, now what? Surveillance protocols, extraction and implant rehabilitation guidelines, HBO therapy and the management of the possible treatment complications including osteoradionecrosis will be discussed.
Course Objectives
At the completion of the course participants will be able to:
- Identify the difference between management of oral and oropharyngeal associated cancers
- Adequately counsel a patient on their new diagnosis of HPV related head and neck cancer
- Understand treatment options
- Have a working knowledge of the role of vaccines in the prevention of HPV related cancers
- Prevent and manage post-treatment complications that may arise
| 7:30-8:15 a.m. | Registration and Networking Breakfast |
| 8:15-8:20 a.m. | Welcome Kimberly Raleigh, R.D.H. '01, MHSA '06 Director, Institute for Advanced Continuing Dental Education, Alumni Relations and Communications |
| 8:20-8:25 a.m. |
President, Detroit Mercy Dental Alumni Board |
| 8:25-8:45 a.m. |
Mert N. Aksu, D.D.S., J.D., MHSA, Cert. D.P.H. Dean and Professor, Detroit Mercy Dental |
| 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. |
Carlos A. Ramirez, M.D., D.D.S.'05
|
12:45-2 p.m. |
Celebration Lunch, Poster Presentations and Vendors |
The Dearborn Inn
20301 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48124
Click here for directions
Dentist: $150
Allied: $95
Other: $95
Course tuition includes breakfast and lunch.
CEUs: 5 (Lecture & Research Posters)
AGD Subject Code: 730
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry designates this activity for 4 lecture and 1 Research units of continuing education credit.
If your class would like to continue the Alumni Day celebration, contact us for reunion assistance. The Dearborn Inn serves as a beautiful backdrop for celebratory events.
To help plan your class reunion, contact Kimberly Raleigh at kimberly.raleigh@udmercy.edu or 313-494-6694.