Face Cancer
Oral cancer is self-evidently an important topic for dental teams to know about. Knowledge of skin cancer is equally important, though often overlooked in training. Few get as close to a person’s face on a regular basis as dental teams.
The face (and if bald the top of the head) is a common area to get skin cancer, as it is much more exposed to the sun than most other parts of the body. 90% of skin cancers are caused by exposure to the ultra-violet rays of the sun.
The UV light damages (mutates) the cells' DNA, and some mutations can cause the cells to divide uncontrollably – that is, become cancerous.
Member Feedback on Face Cancer
- I love the multiple photos provided, this is so incredibly helpful.
- Easy to follow format with lots of useful facts and figures, which can be used to reassure patients when discussing potential or confirmed diagnoses.
- Very useful, presented the right amount of information and wasn't too heavy in each section.
- Pictures were very useful in demonstrating clinical presentation. Very clearly laid out and user friendly. Excellent and succinct content.
- Good clear information at the correct level.