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This hands-on course will review the traditional intra and extra oral examination now considered a standard of care during patient assessment. An introduction to newer methods that can be used in conjunction with the traditional screening to aid in early detection and appropriate referral will be discussed.  These include VIZIlite, VELscope and CDx.  Proper documentation of your findings is included in this course. Let’s update our skills and change the way we look for the silent killer!

·         recognize deviations from normal.

·         demonstrate an oral cancer screening using correct technique and a systematic approach

·         demonstrate proper documentation of findings

·         state the functions and discuss the use of adjunctive screening technologies

Barbara Dawidjan, RDH. MEd

Ms. Dawidjan is a graduate of Quinsigamond Community College’s Dental Hygiene program, holds a Masters degree in Adult Education, earned a certificate in the administration of local anesthesia and is a certified tobacco specialist. Barbara is a Professor of Dental Hygiene at Quinsigamond Community College. She has lectured on various topics of interest internationally and nationally. She has been published in various professional journals. She is a Past-President of the Massachusetts’s Dental Hygienist Association and has served as a Student Advisor to American Dental Hygienists Association for many years. Barbara is a member of the American Academy of Dental Hygiene and a recipient of the Johnson and Johnson Excellence in Dental Hygiene award, given at annual session.  Barbara was awarded the Educator of the Year award from the Massachusetts Dental Society and the Constituent Hygienist of the Year for the Massachusetts Dental Hygiene Association.