HPV: Not the Hanky Panky Virus the Media Portrays It to Be

New evidence has linked the presence of HPV in an oral mucosal infection to the increased risk of oral and oral pharyngeal cancer. It has been a challenge in the past to identify those individuals with these risk factors until now. 

In this course, attendees will learn about the SOSA™ Screening Protocol, the Screening Oral Systemic Abnormalities™ Exam, a proprietary clinical screening protocol developed by the instructor. Attendees will discover how to optimize their verbal skills and tactile skills to co-diagnose and educate the patient about self-examination techniques without invoking the fear of cancer. We will review the importance of consistently conducting an effective oral abnormality visual and tactile "lump, bump & bulge” screening exams as well as distinguishing between adjunctive fluorescent screening technologies. The instructor will also share her referral protocol to enhance collaboration with specialists.

New information will be highlighted as to why oral systemic health and wellness are key to oxidizing viral infections. Finally, attendees will review a check list of potential products to dispense to patients based on their individual conditions and why it changes throughout treatment and recovery.