Oral cancer screenings are a regular part of dental appointments, which is why the Oral Cancer Foundation is inviting dentists to participate in Oral Cancer Awareness Month this April.
"Any delay in discovery yields a later stage disease when diagnosed, increased treatment morbidity and reduced survival rates," he noted.
The ADA is encouraging dentists to take part in Oral Cancer Awareness Week by signing up to conduct at least three hours of free public screenings in their community, any time during the month of April.