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HPV Education for Dental Professionals and Patients

Aug 15, 2022
Dental professionals have an opportunity to educate patients and parents on the link between HPV and oropharyngeal cancers. Review resources shared by the Washington State HPV Task Force.

The Washington State HPV Task Force shares the following message and resources regarding talking to your patients about HPV vaccination.

"The mission of the Washington State HPV Task Force is to increase HPV vaccination rates in Washington state and reduce the amount of HPV associated disease by engaging and supporting diverse partners and increasing knowledge about HPV and cancer prevention. Dental professionals have an opportunity to educate patients and parents on the link between HPV and oropharyngeal cancers. The community outreach workgroup of the task force focuses on interventions from community partners that can increase access to HPV screenings and vaccinations. Linked below are resources that deliver continuing education to dental professionals. Resources also include ways to advocate for HPV vaccination while encouraging oral health professionals to refer patients for vaccinations. We encourage you to share these resources with others."

Resources

National HPV Vaccination Roundtable Dental Guide

Cancer Prevention Through HPV Vaccination: An Action Guide for Dental Health Care Providers (hpvroundtable.org)

DOH HPV and Dentist Brochure

English: Understanding HPV & Cancer at the Dentist (wa.gov)

Spanish: Consultando al Dentista sobre el VPH y el Cáncer (wa.gov)

DOH Guide for Dental Offices

Talking about HPV with Parents: A Guide for Dental Offices (wa.gov)

Washington Academy of General Dentistry – Videos

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gthLwHV_DHc

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qog3eqWTm4BE70VHkAmkrq-5ipEJA8UX/view

Additional DOH Resources

Age 9 Provider Letter (wa.gov)

Vaccine: Long-Lasting Cancer Protection (wa.gov)

CDC Print Materials

Posters to Promote Vaccination of Preteens and Teens | CDC

CDC Materials For Parents

https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/hcp/educational-materials.html#parents