April is Oral Cancer Awareness month. Did you know that researchers have found that oropharyngeal cancer is on the rise again? It has never been more critical for dental providers to screen for early detection and share with patients the risks of oral cancer.

Want to learn more?

• Consider joining Oral Cancer Cause for their annual Oral Cancer Socialthon on April 23 to hear from oral cancer experts all about the latest research, studies and diagnostic tips and tricks.
• Check out these cancer statistics from American Cancer Society
• Read about the correlation between periodontal disease and oral cancer

Early detection saves lives!

Emme