Course 6: HPV & Oral Cancer: Exploring the Link 4 CE Hours
Release Date: July 10, 2023
Expiration Date: July 10, 2026
Faculty Marc Szarejko, DMD, FAGD , received his dental degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985 and has received Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 1994. He has been in private practice for 16 years with the balance involved in Correctional (County Jail) Dentistry. In 2007 he received the Certified Correctional HealthCare Professional (CCHP) designation from the National Commission of Correctional Healthcare. He has authored and edited several dental continuing education ● Answer the final examination questions at the end of the course (a passing grade of 75% is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity. How to receive credit ● Read the entire course online or in print. Disclosures Resolution of conflict of interest Disclaimer The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider
courses and has given presentations on varied topics to local, regional and national audiences. He has been an examiner for the dental and dental hygiene licensure exams for the Northeastern Regional Boards (NERBS) now the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments since 1994. He has reviewed standard of care cases for the State of Florida and for private companies. Marc Szarejko has no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course. ● Provide required personal information and payment information. ● Complete the mandatory Course Evaluation. ● Print your Certificate of Completion.
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relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2024: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers. AGD Subject Code - 730. This course meets the Dental Board of California’s requirements for 4 units of continuing education. INTRODUCTION Learning outcomes Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
Discuss the prevalence, manifestations, and diagnosis of HPV-related oral cancer. Explain the economic impact of HPV. Identify the key tools for preventing the transmission of HPV. Describe the dentist’s role in discussing HPV with patients. Approximately 12,000 people ages 15-24 are infected with the (HPV) each day (Oral Cancer Foundation, 2022). HPV is so common that most sexually active men and women will contract at least one type of HPV at some point in their lives (CDC, 2021a).
Describe the human papillomavirus (HPV), including its prevalence, risk factors, symptoms, and links to cancer. Describe oral HPV, including its prevalence, risk factors, symptoms, modes of transmission, and detection. Course overview Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2019a; Wagner & Villa, 2017). The CDC estimates that about 79 million Americans are currently infected with HPV and that each year approximately 14 million people are newly infected.
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