Overview
The information in this learning activity was written by Melanie Pomphrett RDH and edited by Karen Atkinson PhD
Dental Nurse Network's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is created by a network of dental nurses and other dental care professionals dedicated to professional growth for dental nurses. Our writers hold relevant qualifications including nationally recognised lifelong learning (CPD) teaching qualifications.
About the author:
Melanie Pomphrett MSc, RDH, PTLLS
Registered Dental Hygienist: 259337
Qualifications: Advanced Diploma in Dental Nursing. Foundation Degree of Science in Oral Health Science, Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Melanie is currently completing her Masters.
Development Outcomes
GDC Development Outcomes met: C
This activity aims to help you be aware of oral cancer.
- To provide a brief overview of the pathology and staging of oral cancer;
- To enable understanding of the risk factors associated with oral cancer;
- To enable understanding of the oral cancer screening process;
- To enable understanding of the referral process for potential malignant lesions.
CPD Activity
This e-learning CPD activity requires you to read information and answer test questions with a 80% pass required. You have unlimited attempts available to pass this activity. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded one hour of verifiable CPD. Please go to the learning record to view the CPD information again, your certificates and review your answers.
Take your time reading and answering the questions. You should consider taking notes. If you rush, you are unlikely to pass and it will take longer to re-take the activity.
References
- British Dental Health Foundation. (2016) Mouth cancer action month: Risk factors. Online at: http://www.mouthcancer.org/risk-factors/ [Accessedon:09/04/16].
- Cancer Research UK. (2013) Oral Cancer Statistics. Online at: http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/statistics-by-cancer-type/oral-cancer#heading-Zero [Accessedon:05/04/16].
- Drink Aware. (2016) New government alcohol unit guidelines. Online at: https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/check-the-facts/what-is-alcohol/new-government-alcohol-unit-guidelines [Accessedon:09/04/16].
- NHS Choices. (2015) What do cancer stages and grades mean? Online at: http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/3169.aspx?CategoryID=96 [Accessedon:09/04/16].
- Mouth Cancer Foundation. (no date) Checklist for writing a referral letter. Online at: http://www.mouthcancerfoundation.org/sites/mcfdev/files/body/PDFs/mcsas-members/Referral%20Letter%20Checklist.pdf [Accessedon:11/04/16].
- Shakoor, A. (2015) Oral Cancer in the 21st Century: Knowledge and Public Awareness. Germany: Scholars Press.
Quality Assurance
This CPD activity is internally moderated by Emma Leather RDN, IQA, TAQA, PTLLS.
Emma holds a Level 4 National Certificate in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA). View certificate here.
Dental Nurse Network is a signatory to the BDIA CPD Code of Practice requiring DNN adhere to the code and send quality control records to the BDIA bi-annually.
Dental Nurse Network Certificates are accepted by the General Dental Council.
All CPD material meets the GDC guidelines for verifiable CPD activity, including:
- clear learning outcomes
- concise educational aims and objectives
- clear anticipated outcomes
- content meets GDC Standards
- quality controls