Update on Oral Cancer Diagnostic Aids

Course Overview

OVERVIEW

An explosion of new diagnostic methodologies such as molecular and genomic testing, adjunctive visual aids, cytology, and salivary diagnostics are being actively marketed to the dental professional, or will be so in the future. The products are often promoted as advanced “must have” products for the contemporary dental practice. This presentation is to compare and contrast marketing claims against available evidence.

OBJECTIVES

• Discuss and understand the pros and cons go universal screening for OPC
• Discuss contemporary research addressing the use adjunctive caner diagnostic aids
• Discuss and understand the meaning of FDA clearance

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