Category: Oral Cancer
Oral Cancer Awareness: The Role of Routine Dental Screenings
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and the awareness campaigns are beginning to quiet down as the month wraps up. However, the importance of staying informed should continue year-round. A conversation about oral cancer can feel overwhelming or even frightening. Understanding what signs to look for and knowing that your dental team is looking out…
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Oral Cancer Awareness: Early Diagnosis is Key
Oral cancer may be the worst disease that nobody talks about. Each year, 42,000 Americans are diagnosed with this fatal form of cancer. 75% of oral cancer cases are caused by alcohol and tobacco, and recent research suggests that a large portion of the other 25% may be from the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which is…
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