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Conduct a Thorough Head, Neck, Oral & Oropharyngeal Cancer Screening with 

The Cotten Method™

  • Feel more confident in your abilities to detect cancer early for improved outcomes
  • Discover the latest techniques and equipment available
  • Recite current statistics to educate your patients and charge for the extra time (if desired)
  • Show your patients you provide the most optimum care in your community
  • Collaborate with your local cancer treatment facility for bi-directional referrals
  • Get your entire office trained and advertise your advanced education to your patient base and community
  • Reduce your liability
  • Save and improve more lives 
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The Cotten MethodTM

Online Certificate Program

Conducting a Thorough Head, Neck, Oral & Oropharyngeal Cancer Screening Utilizing The Cotten Method™

This course is designed to examine the components of a comprehensive head and neck evaluation and increase confidence in performing this critical life-saving procedure. This course is based on the four science-based pillars of screening in The Cotten Method™ of screening; etiologies, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and the visual and tactile, extraoral, and intraoral evaluation. This course will demonstrate why the four pillars are essential in a comprehensive screening. 

Module One Objectives:

  1. Discuss the ramification of tobacco and alcohol 
  2. Summarize the role of Betel Quid in oral cancers
  3. Examine the Human Papillomavirus, transmission of HPV, how HPV causes cancer and the HPV cancer vaccine.

Module Two Objectives:

  1. Recognize additional risk factors for oral cancer
  2. Describe the importance of an oral cancer risk assessment
  3. Explain the importance of regular oral health appointments for the edentulous patient

Module Three Objectives:

  1. List the signs and symptoms associated with head and neck cancers and other conditions
  2. Recognize the importance of a verbal and written inquiry of signs and symptoms
  3. Name the ten symptoms of cancer that shouldn’t be ignored

Module Four Objectives:

  1. Demonstrate a comprehensive extraoral evaluation with best practices in palpation and positioning
  2. Demonstrate a comprehensive intraoral evaluation with best practices in palpation and positioning
  3. List the anatomical structures evaluated in the intraoral evaluation

Module Five Objectives:

  1. Summarize the ADA and ADHA oral cancer policies
  2. List areas of potential liability 
  3. Describe thorough documentation 
  4. Name and explain available CDT codes for an oral assessment and screening of a patient

Meet Your Instructor

Susan is the founder and CEO of Oral Cancer Consulting. She developed The Cotten Method™ to be the most advanced method of screening for head, neck, oral and oropharyngeal cancer for dental providers to date. She works with dental offices and DSOs to increase confidence in screening, aid in early detection, reduce the risk of liability and increase rates of survivorship.

Susan is an international speaker, consultant, author, and the Dental Workgroup Lead for the Alliance for HPV Free Colorado where she develops and delivers training on HPV, HPV vaccine, HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer, and screening. She is the oral cancer screening coordinator for Colorado Mission of Mercy, a Regional Coordinator and RDH Advisory Board member for The Oral Cancer Foundation, and a founding member of National Network of Healthcare Hygienists.

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Kaitlyn ~ Oral Cancer Survivor

“My sister recently went to the dentist and received one of the best oral cancer screenings ever, all thanks to the great work of Susan. My sister’s dentist was trained by Susan and is doing an impeccable job. If your dentist isn’t doing screenings, ask! If you are a dental professional I am asking that you take the time to perform The Cotten Method. You never know whom you may save!“

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The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the instructor and do not necessarily reflect the official stance or position of National Network of Healthcare Hygienists. All Rights Reserved.