Screening and Self-Exam Essentials for Head and Neck Cancer:
What YOU Need to Know
Presented by:
Jo-Anne Jones, RDH, FIADFE
Broadcast April 15, 2026
Description: Early detection saves lives, improves treatment outcomes, and preserves the quality of life. Lifesaving symptoms are often dismissed or undiagnosed yet recognizing them could save a life. In addition, most people remain unaware that the fastest-growing form of head and neck cancer is linked to a very common virus. In this session, “Screening and Self-Exam Essentials for Head and Neck Cancer: What YOU Need to Know”, we’ll explore the key signs and symptoms to watch for, who may be unknowingly at risk, what to expect from a professional screening examination, how to perform effective self-exams between professional visits, and when to seek professional evaluation. Designed for healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, and those who have a general interest in taking a proactive role in their own health. Join us to gain the lifesaving knowledge that can make the difference between late-stage cancer discovery and early intervention.
Length: 1 Hour
Target Audience: healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, general public
ASHA CEUs: .1 ASHA CEUs are offered for the live broadcast of this webinar.
Satisfactory Course Completion Requirements: To successfully complete the course, participants must attend the entire live event and submit the post-course survey within seven days. ASHA CEUs are provided by ASHA CE provider, TIMS University.
Agenda:
5 minutes | Welcome and Introduction
10 minutes | Why Early Detection Matters
20 minutes | Signs and Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
10 minutes | High-Risk Areas for Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer
5 minutes | What Happens During a Professional Screening
5 minutes | How to Perform a Self-Exam at Home
5 minutes | Live Q&A
Meet the Presenter
Jo-Anne Jones, RDH, FIADFE
As a respected thought leader and international, award-winning speaker, Jo-Anne Jones has done over 1,000 presentations worldwide inspiring audiences with a dynamic speaking style that has made her a sought-after lecturer in the dental community. Jo-Anne joins the 2026 Dentistry Today CE Leaders for the 16th consecutive year, is a previous DPR Top 25 Women in Dentistry honoree, published internationally and a 2021 Fellowship Award recipient with the International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics. Jo-Anne’s reputation for clinical excellence translated into practical, life-saving action has evolved into Expert Witness Consulting, where she contributes her insight to personal injury cases.
Her expertise has also led to her participation in a film trailer for an upcoming documentary examining the rapidly changing profile of oral and oropharyngeal cancers. A passionate educator and tireless advocate, Jo-Anne was instrumental in launching the international Check Your Mouth campaign, empowering the public to perform oral self-examinations between professional visits and strengthening early detection efforts worldwide. A frank and open lecture style and a focus on direct knowledge translation have earned Jo-Anne many loyal followers both nationally and internationally.
Disclosures:
Financial: LED Dental Inc. (manufacturers of the VELscope Mantis)
Non-financial: None
Cost: FREE. This webinar has been made free to all registrants thanks to a generous unrestricted educational grant provided by Bracco Diagnostics and the educational sponsors of the NFOSD.
NFOSD Educational Sponsors
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