Clinical Assistant Professor University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan
Dental practitioners and oral surgeons play a vital role in the early identification of oral cancerous lesions and should understand the workup and management of oral cancer. In this presentation, current trends for diagnosis, workup and management of oral cavity cancer will be discussed as well as areas of ongoing controversy in oral cancer management. The impact of quality of life and innovation on the surgical treatment of oral cancer will be considered.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Describe the current incidence, trends, and epidemiology of oral cavity cancer.
Explain the current staging of oral cavity cancer.
Examine the current management of oral cavity cancer.
Describe the current areas of controversy in the management of oral cavity cancer.