Oral Screening

According to the American Dental Association, 60% of the US population see a dentist every year. With about 34,000 cases of oral cancer diagnosed in America each year resulting in the death of 8,000 people, early detection is  critical. Since a dental visit takes place so regularly, a Dentist or Hygenist is able to start a patient visit with an oral screening to aid in early discovery. Sadly, published studies show that currently less than 15% of people who regularly visit a dentist report having had and oral cancer screening. At our office, we have been doing screenings for years to aid in early detection.