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Today, 43.8 million cancer patients survive worldwide, while 18.1 million are diagnosed with cancer every year. A 60% increase is estimated up to 2040.

Cancer therapies are related to complications, while the oral cavity is a particular target of cancer therapies. The contribution of an appropriately educated dentist in the multidisciplinary management of the patient with cancer is an urgent need. [FDI – International Dental Federation 2020-2021].

We are happy to invite you to our Webinars for the Sensitization and Education of the Dentists in three main axons-phases of cancer trajectory: (a) assessment of the oral cavity and preparation of the patient prior to the initiation of cancer therapy, (b) follow of the oral health and collaboration with patient’s oncologist during cancer therapy and (c) oral care, prevention and early diagnosis of the chronic oral complications after the completion of cancer therapy.

In Webinar 1 we will present the oral complications in patients with Head, Neck and Oral Cancer, who receive radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy and the contribution of the Dentist. It is with great pleasure and honor to host Dr Vinod Patel, Lead in dental services in cancer at Guys Dental Hospital and MSc in Oncology at the Institute of Cancer Research, UK.

In Webinar 2 we will present the Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in Medication. It is our great pleasure and honor to host Professor Giuseppina Campisi, Dept. of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences "Di.Chr.On.S", University of Palermo, Professor, University of Palermo, Italy.

In Webinar 3 we will present the Oral Complications related to targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and bone marrow transplantation.

The Webinars are approved by the National Organization for Medicines.

Co-Ordinator: Professor Ourania Nicolatou-Galitis

Professor Nicolatou-Galitis is Scientific Responsible / Lead / Member:

• Scientific Responsible: Educational program – Best Practice for Oral Mucositis, British Medical Journal Best Practice, https://bestpractice.bmj.com/
• Scientific Responsible: Educational program for Medication Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw – MRONJ of the ecancer- ecancerMedicalSciences- ecancer.org and Member of the European Expert Group for MRONJ, Chair Sven Otto.
• Member: Health Systems and Treatment Optimization Network of the European Cancer Organization, europeancancer.org
• Prof. Nicolatou has served as Chair of the Bone and Musculoskeletal Study Group of Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer-MASCC, 2015-2020, and President of the International Society of Oral Oncology, www.mascc.org

Scientific Responsible:

Amanda Psirri, Medical Oncologist, Professor of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - NKUA, past President of the Hellenic Society of Head and Neck Cancer, Global expert in Head and Neck Cancer.

Nikolaos Tsoukalas, Medical Oncologist, Director, Oncology Clinic 401, Scientific Associate "Errikos Dunan" Hospital, Athens.

Ioannis Boukovinas, Medical Oncologist, Scientific Manager, Oncology Department, Biokliniki of Thessaloniki.

Introduction and brief presentations by:

Giuseppina Campisi, Dept. of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences "Di.Chr.On.S", University of Palermo, Professor, University of Palermo, Italy.

Vinod Patel, Lead in dental services in cancer at Guys Dental Hospital, MSc in Oncology at the Institute of Cancer Research, UK.

Ourania Nicolatou-Galitis, Professor, NKUA.

Anastasios Boutis, Medical Oncologist, Theageneio Cancer Hospital of Thessaloniki.

Vasiliki Kitra, Pediatrician-Hematologist, Scientific Associate at the Oncology Clinic for Children and Adolescents of the "Mitera" hospital.

Menia Koukouyannis, President and co-founder of the "Karkinaki" non-profit organization which promotes awareness of childhood and adolescent cancer.

Stefanos Lambropoulos, Medical Oncologist, Hematologist, 3rd Pathology - Oncology Clinic Hygeia Hospital, Co-Founder, Contemporary Oncology Team.

Ourania Nikolatou-Galiti, Professor of Dentistry, EKPA.

Paraskevi Michalopoulou, President of the Board of Directors of the Panhellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer "Alma Zois" and of Greece Race for the Cure®, Vice President of the Hellenic Federation of Cancer. 

Anastasia Pasakopoulou, President of the Group of Volunteers Against Cancer – AgaliaZO.

Maria Piperi, Radiation Oncologist, PhD, NKUA.

Konstantinos Stratakis, Hellenic Network of Molecular Oncology.

Comments by dentists who attended the seminars

Opened a window of knowledge and cooperation with specialists for the better treatment of our patients,

One of the best seminars I attended!

We would be very moved if we could help even one of our fellow human beings,

I am very lucky,       I received valuable knowledge,

It contained what it should, without confusing the audience,

Excellent presentation, to the point,      It will help me in my daily clinical practice,

I highly recommend it to colleagues,      I am grateful,

Many explanatory slides,     Simple, practical, understandable instructions,

Important knowledge, with immediate application in clinical practice, 

Will help all colleagues, regardless of specialty,

Love and respect for collaborative knowledge and contribution in the field of Health was the main feature.

ORGANIZATIONAL DETAILS

The title of the seminar is Dental management of cancer patients and consists of 3 webinars, 3 hours duration, in three main areas of disease and therapy for small groups of colleagues.

Starting Date: November 18, 2023

Webinar 1: Oral Supportive Care in patients with Head, Neck and Oral Cancer.

Webinar 2: Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in Medication

Webinar 3: Oral Complications related to the current biological therapies. 

Organizer:

Aithra Tech4Health, www.aithrahub.com

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