Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness: Hosting an Oral Cancer Screening Event
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From the AAOMS podcast library, Dr. Deepak Kademani discusses how to successfully host an oral cancer screening event – from planning to community outreach – and shares insights on the importance of early detection.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Understand the importance of cancer screening in promoting early detection of head and neck cancer.
- Define variables that increase access and reduce barriers to care.
- Identify methods for strengthening community and professional collaboration through a screening event.
- Recognize opportunities to become involved in hosting a cancer screening event.
Deepak Kademani, DMD, MD, FACS
Director
ABOMS
Disclosure(s): KLS Martin (Speakers' Bureau, Consultant); Carestream (Consultant); MNBOD Attorney General (Consultant)
An Internet-based CDE/CME Activity
Original Podcast Date: April 25, 2025
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 0.25 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study
Deepak Kademani, DMD, MD, FACS
Director
ABOMS
Deepak Kademani, DMD, MD, FACS, earned his dental and medical degrees – and completed surgical residency – at the University of Pennsylvania. This was followed by a fellowship in head and neck surgery. Dr. Kademani is board certified by ABOMS and has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Head and Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery.
After training, Dr. Kademani was an associate professor in the Department of Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. In 2008, he joined the faculty as an Associate Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Minnesota.
Dr. Kademani is a member of numerous professional societies, including the American College of Surgeons and the American Head and Neck Society. He has authored hundreds of books and publications, and delivered lectures internationally on a variety of topics, including head and neck pathology, oral cancer and reconstructive head and neck surgery.
Dr. Kademani is a past president of the Minnesota Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He has served as member and chair on a number of AAOMS committees. Dr. Kademani received the AAOMS Faculty Education Development Award (FEDA) in 2004 and the AAOMS Committee Person of the Year Award in 2020.
Dr. Kademani was on the Examination Committee for ABOMS and is currently an ABOMS Director.
Disclosure(s): KLS Martin (Speakers' Bureau, Consultant); Carestream (Consultant); MNBOD Attorney General (Consultant)
Continuing Education Provider Approval
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 0.25 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 0.25 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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