Oral Cancer: Current Controversies and Update on Management

Dental practitioners and oral surgeons play a vital role in the early identification of oral cancerous lesions and should understand the workup and management of oral cancer. In this presentation, current trends for diagnosis, workup and management of oral cavity cancer will be discussed as well as areas of ongoing controversy in oral cancer management. The impact of quality of life and innovation on the surgical treatment of oral cancer will be considered.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  1. Describe the current incidence, trends, and epidemiology of oral cavity cancer. 
  2. Explain the current staging of oral cavity cancer. 
  3. Examine the current management of oral cavity cancer. 
  4. Describe the current areas of controversy in the management of oral cavity cancer.

Justine S. Moe, DDS, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Disclosure: Osteo Science Foundation (Individual(s) Involved: Self): Consultant/Advisory Board

An Internet-based CDE/CME Activity
Original Release Date: September 12, 2022
Expiration Date: September 12, 2025
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.0 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study

Justine S. Moe, DDS, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor

University of Michigan

Dr. Moe is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She is the Director of the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency and the Associate Director of Head & Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship.Dr. Moe graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta GA and from Dalhousie University School of Dentistry in Halifax NS. She completed internships at the University of California, Los Angeles and at Emory University. Dr. Moe obtained her residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Emory University. She completed the fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Surgery at the University of Michigan.Dr. Moe specializes in the treatment of head and neck cancer and non-cancerous tumors. Her clinical practice focuses on the comprehensive rehabilitation for facial deformities and tumor resection surgeries including reconstructive surgery, dental implant rehabilitation and facial cosmetic procedures.

Disclosure: Osteo Science Foundation (Individual(s) Involved: Self): Consultant/Advisory Board

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The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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