The incidence of oropharyngeal cancer has risen over the past 2 decades and has been attributed to human papillomavirus (HPV). The link between HPV and cervical cancer is well established; and Canada has one of the lowest incidence rates of cervical cancer in the world thanks to detection and vaccination, but HPV-related head and neck cancers present a different picture. Pharmacists and oral health professionals in public health and clinical settings have a role to play in the fight against HPV transmission.
Join Dr. Samson Ng as he describes the burden of HPV-related disease in Canada including head and neck cancers, discuss the latest data, indications and recommendations of HPV vaccines in men and women, as well as understand the role that community pharmacists play in the prevention of HPV-related diseases and cancers.
Learning Objectives
After attending this session, pharmacists will be better able to:
- Describe the burden of HPV-related disease in Canada including head and neck cancers
- Discuss the latest data, indications, and recommendations of HPV vaccines in men and women
- Understand the role that community pharmacists play in the prevention of HPV-related diseases and cancers
About the Speaker: Dr. Samson Ng, DMD, BSc (Pharm)
Dr. Samson Ng is a Canadian and American Board Certified specialist in oral medicine and oral and maxillofacial pathology. He graduated from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and completed a post-graduate hospital residency in the General Practice and Oral Medicine & Oral Pathology residency program at UBC/Vancouver General Hospital (VGH).
Dr. Ng is also a licensed pharmacist in British Columbia, and proud to be a member of the BC Pharmacy Association for the past 20 years. Although Dr. Ng has never practiced in the pharmacy profession, he regularly attends continuing education courses and conferences organized by the BCPhA to help renew the annual CE requirements and get to know the pharmacy community.
As a dual certified specialist, Dr. Ng actively pursues both medicine and pathology. Dr. Ng practices at the Opus Oral Health Centre and is also actively involved as:
- Clinical Associate Professor, Faculty of Dentistry, UBC
- Attending staff, Oral Medicine Clinic, Department of Dentistry, VGH
- Associate Attending Staff, iTOP Clinic, Department of Otolaryngology, VGH
- Past-President, British Columbia Dental Association
As well as Dr. Ng’s practice, he actively pursues research and education. Dr. Ng completed his Master of Science in Dental Science, focusing his thesis on the use of autofluorescence technology in the detection of oral premalignant lesions in high-risk populations. He is currently actively involved in BC Tele-OralHealth network; a real-time video consultation platform for remote dental/medical communities. Dr. Ng is also involved in researching the clinical treatment of Temporo-Mandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ), evaluation of adjunctive oral cancer screening tools, and utilization of photodynamic therapy against oral pathogens.
Dr. Ng‘s clinical interests and research has lead to his participation in conferences and clinical seminars locally and internationally. He is actively involved in providing clinical courses, pharmacology courses and study clubs in advanced Oral Medicine and Pathology to oral care providers.
Learning Hours
This program is non-accredited. Total learning hours is estimated at 1.0 hours. Participants will receive a letter of participation after completion of the survey at the end of the webinar.
This learning program received a financial support from Merck. This event will be moderated by Ann Johnston, Director of Pharmacy Practice Support, the BC Pharmacy Association.
Registration Information for Pharmacists
This event is complimentary to members.
Registration closes an hour prior to the start of the webinar, at 5:00 PM. On the day of the webinar, you will receive a link to the webinar by email. The email will come from noreply@zoom.us and could be in your junk folder.
Please Note: A BCPhA account is required to register for this event. If you do not have a login account or if you are unsure if you have a login, please fill out the Account Creation Form and a member of the BCPhA team will contact you. Accounts can be created free of charge with valid College registration.
Registration Information for Dental Professionals
A certain number of seats is available to members of the British Columbia Dental Association. Please register using the link below if you are a dental registrant.
Registration closes an hour prior to the start of the webinar, at 5:00 PM. On the day of the webinar, you will receive a link to the webinar by email. The email will come from noreply@zoom.us and could be in your junk folder.