How Dentists Save Lives by Screening for Oral Cancer

Did you know that dentists are often the first to detect a patient’s oral cancer? Early detection maximizes the chances of effective treatment, and all dentists are trained to carry out oral cancer screenings. Mostwill examine your mouth for signs of cancer during routine dental visits. These screenings take minutes and save lives.

You might be asking how a dentist can detect oral cancer in the middle of everything else a typical visit entails. Read on to find out how dentists play their part in the fight against cancer.