News > Webinar: A window of knowledge, Dental Management of the Cancer Patient

Today, worldwide, 43.8 millions of people survive with cancer, while 18.1 million are diagnosed with cancer every year. By 2040 this number is estimated to increase 60%. Two out of 10 men and women have been estimated to develop cancer during their lifespan.

Cancer therapies are related to complications. The oral cavity is a major target of cancer therapies and a significant site of cancer therapy-related oral complications.

The contribution of the appropriately educated dentist in the multidisciplinary team is an urgent need [FDI – International Dental Federation 2020-2021].

We are pleased to announce our Seminars for the education, sensitization and information of the General Dentists, which are organized by the Oncology Patients Support PC. The goal of the Seminars is the education of the dentists regarding (a) assessment of the oral cavity and the repair-stabilization of oral disease, prior to the initiation of cancer therapy, (b) management of oral health in collaboration with the oncologist, during therapy and (c) follow, prevent, and care of oral chronic complications after the completion of cancer therapy.

We welcome, with great honor and pleasure, the participation of selected Oncologists and representatives of Patients' Associations, whose work with cancer patients is invaluable!

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

Introduction and brief presentations by:

Pantelis Skarlos, Radiotherapist Oncologist, Deputy Director of Clinical Radiotherapy Oncology, at Metropolitan Hospital. 2.7.2022

Michalis Nikolaou, Medical Oncologist, curator A, of the A 'Pathology - Oncology Clinic of the General Anticancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "O Agios Savvas", special secretary of the Society of Medical Oncologists in Greece (EOPE) and former president of the Group of Young Oncologists of Greece (ONEO). 9.7.2022

Athanasios Korogiannos, Medical Oncologist, scientific director of the Oncology Clinic of the Affidea Group. 16.7.2022

Liana Theologou, President of the Association Pnoi Agapis. 2.7.2022

Ioanna Karavana, President of the Larissa Patients Association. 9.7.2022

Maroulio Stathoulopoulou, President of the Hellenic Cancer Society, Lokridas Branch 16.2.2022

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, 2 to 3 hours duration, in three main areas of disease and therapy for small groups of 12-15 colleagues.

Starting Date: July 2, 2022

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:

Oncology Patients Support PC, CureCancer - mycancer.gr