The webinar, titled“Oral Cancer Awareness Campaign: A European Experience,”brought together top specialists from Europe to highlight innovative collaborative networks and personalized approaches to early detection and prevention of oral cancer.

Professor Saintigny Pierre, Medical Oncologist at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, opened the session with a compelling keynote onINTERCEPTOR,a pioneering European network dedicated to early oral cancer detection. His presentation captivated attendees, emphasizing the critical importance of timely diagnosis in improving patient outcomes.

Following this, Dr. Valérie Szönyi, Dentist and Secretary of Réseau ReCOL, introduced the French collaborative research network transforming dental practices across the region. She detailed how Réseau ReCOL fosters partnerships between researchers and clinicians to integrate cutting-edge cancer prevention strategies into everyday dental care.

The final speaker, Professor Rui Amaral Mendes, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon affiliated with Universidade do Porto and Case Western Reserve University, discussed the emerging field of personalized cancer prevention. Drawing on clinical data, he highlighted the benefits of tailoring preventive measures to individual patient profiles, underscoring the potential for customized approaches to reduce cancer risk more effectively.

Moderated by Dorsa Jalali, a member of SiCoDS at TUMS School of Dentistry, the interactive webinar attracted a diverse global audience eager to learn about real-world applications and innovations in oral cancer prevention.

The event underscored TUMS’s commitment to fostering international dialogue and knowledge exchange to advance oral health worldwide. Organizers expressed heartfelt gratitude to the expert speakers and all attendees who contributed to the success of this impactful event.

As oral cancer remains a critical public health challenge, the insights shared during the webinar offer hope and direction for enhanced collaborative efforts in cancer detection, treatment, and prevention across continents.