Preventing HPV-Related Cancers: The Role of Dental and Health Care Professionals
Posted on April 27, 2026
When: May 18, 2026 | 12:00-1:00PM
Event description: Integrate educational strategies and vaccine advocacy into daily practice ~ Get the latest updates on prevention and vaccination ~ Understand the critical role dental and health care professionals play in reducing the burden of HPV-related cancers.
Learning Objectives:
- Review HPV-related oropharyngeal cancers, incidence trends, risk factors, and shifting demographics of head and neck cancer.
- Discuss the role of the dental and health care providers in early detection and prevention of HPV-related cancers.
- Identify strategies to integrate HPV education and vaccine conversations at dental and health care settings to improve cancer prevention in Maine.