Dental Oncology Study Day 2026

This study day brings together experts from across dental and oncology specialties to share updates and best practices in multidisciplinary oncology care. There will be a focus on the dental management of patients with head and neck cancer and haematological cancers along with strategies to manage the long-term impact of cancer treatment particularly on the oral cavity

Programme overview

Providing dental care to patients with cancer often requires a broad multidisciplinary approach. This study day comprehensively covers the management of head and neck cancer patients, from diagnosis to oncology treatment, and the prevention and management of oral complications from these treatments. The day will also explore psychological support that dental professionals can provide to oncology patients as well as their own dental team. An update in haematological cancers, along with how to carry out dental care for these patients, will also be presented.

Involving experts in the field, the dental oncology study day will provide an ideal setting for dentists and dental care professionals to network, enhance and share their knowledge.

This event provides 5 hours of verifiable CPD and all delegates attending the day will receive an electronic certificate of attendance.

Programme highlights

Who should attend

Designed for the whole dental team and ideal for those who treat oncology patients and with a special interest in the dental management of patients with cancer. This includes but is not limited to Dental Consultants, Dental Registrars, General Dental Practitioners, Community Dentists, Dental Core Trainees, Foundation Dentists, Dental Hygiene and Therapists, Dental Clinical Nurse Specialists and Dental Nurses.

Agenda

09:00

Registration, tea and coffee

Morning Session

  • Chair: Emily Sherwin, Dental Oncology Lead and Consultant in Special Care Dentistry, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

09:30

Welcome and introduction

  • Emily Sherwin, Dental Oncology Lead, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

09:35

Prevention and Management of ORN and MRONJ in Oncology Patients

  • Mr Vinod Patel, Consultant in Oral Surgery, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

10:25

Updates in Head and Neck Oncology- Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy 

  • Dr Mary Lei, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

11:00

Oral Rehabilitation

  • Speaker TBC

11:35

Tea and coffee break

11:55

Updates in Oral Medicine

  • Speaker, Consultant in Oral Medicine, GSTT

12:25

Use of Photobiomodulation (PBM) in management of radiotherapy late effects in Head and Neck Cancer patients

  • Emma Hallam, Macmillan Consultant Radiographer in Post Treatment and Late Effects, Nottingham Radiotherapy Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

13:00

Lunch

Afternoon Session

  • Chair: Louise Ormondroyd Dental Directorate Service Co- Lead for Dental Education and Training and Consultant in Oral Surgery, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

14:00

Psychological/Oncology Interface

  • Beth Guildford, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

14:45

Update in Haematological Cancers

  • Speaker TBC

15:20

Dental Management of Haemoncology Patients

  • Apryl O’Halloran, Specialty Registrar in Special Care Dentistry, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust/Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

16:00

Close of Meeting

How to book

Booking will be open soon. To register your interest email [email protected]