WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS....a very bold and broad sweeping statement that distinguishes between heath and disease and in some cases, an outcome of life vs. death.
Lecture Synopsis - Presented Live:
WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS....a very bold and broad sweeping statement that distinguishes between health and disease and in some cases, an outcome of life vs. death. The complexities of clinical presentation do not always make this an easy task. Through a guided visual journey of inspiring and moving oral/oropharyngeal cancer survivors and those who have lost their lives, learn the subtle life-saving symptoms and screening techniques that will increase our opportunity to save a life! This is a presentation you will never forget.
Learning Outcomes:
- To recognize the incidence and five-year survival rates of current oral and oropharyngeal cancer
- To explore the critical components and palpation techniques of today’s oral cancer screening exam
- To understand the role adjunctive screening devices play in enhancing our assessment capabilities
- To understand our role in opportunistic screening and earlier discovery of oral and oropharyngeal cancer
About the Presenter:
A respected thought leader and international, award-winning speaker, Jo-Anne Jones has done over 1,000 presentations worldwide. Jo-Anne brings life, energy, and inspiration to all her presentations, whether they be live or virtual, which has made her a sought-after lecturer in the dental community. Jo-Anne is a past honoree of DPR's Top 25 Women in Dentistry and joins the 2025 Dentistry Today CE Leaders for the 15th consecutive year. A 2021 Fellowship Award with the International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics was presented to Jo-Anne for her contributions to the field of dentistry. Jo-Anne was instrumental in launching the international 'Check Your Mouth' campaign promoting oral self-examination between professional visits. Jo-Anne is a Key Opinion Leader for several leading corporations within the dental community. Her work focuses on urgent issues within the dental field, such as oral and oropharyngeal cancer screening and HPV awareness, highlighting the latest research and practical applications for dental professionals. A frank and open lecture style and a focus on direct knowledge translation have earned Jo-Anne many loyal followers both nationally and internationally.
Session Reviews:
“I have had the honor of working with Jo Anne Jones RDH for almost 10 years. Jo Anne has the unique ability to provide programs that are not only highly emotional and engaging, but that are also motivational. The programs ensure participants take action and become part of the change to find oral disease at the earliest possible stage. She is a true pioneer. Her material is always the most current and well researched of any speaker I have seen on the topic of Oral Cancer. Her program is a must see for any dental healthcare provider.”
Wayne Rees, Senior VP, LED Dental Inc.
“Jo-Anne created a smooth flowing presentation that kept me captivated and listening to every word she shared. The stories she shared were compelling and motivated me to work ever more diligently to detect other-than-normal lesions. She tied the personal stories into the lesson and objectives perfectly ADHA 100th Anniversary Conference, 2023.”
“Jo-Anne Jones does an excellent presentation to encourage thorough cancer screening and it should be a must for every dental hygienist to attend at least one of her sessions for the sake of our patient. ADHA 100th Anniversary Conference, 2023.”
“Wow! EXCELLENT JOB This was the best oral path course I’ve ever taken. ADHA 100th Anniversary Conference, 2023.”
"Having a personal connection to each of the people she spoke about made the incidence of oral cancer more real. It was a great presentation. Touching stories, great motivation to continue to implement Oral Cancer screenings!! ADHA 100th Anniversary Conference."
Book Jo-Anne for your event:
Contact Jo-Anne for a complete list of speaking topics and further information. 905•719•4166 or by email.
