by Chris Barnard | Apr 14, 2021 | Oral Cancer
Oral Cancer Risk Factors Before we can go about reducing your risk, you first need to understand the most common risk factors of oral cancer. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, research has identified a number of factors that may contribute to the development...
by Chris Barnard | Apr 9, 2019 | Oral Cancer
“Approximately 53,000 people in the U.S. will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer this year. 132 new people in the US EVERY DAY will be newly diagnosed with an oral cancer, and that one person EVERY HOUR OF THE DAY, 24/7/365 will die from it.” –...
by Chris Barnard | Apr 5, 2017 | Oral Cancer
Get Screened for Oral Cancer 48,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. If you’ve used tobacco or had a history of HPV, you’re at a higher risk of contracting oral cancer. Fortunately, it can be detected early. Your dentist can be the key to your...
by Chris Barnard | Aug 4, 2015 | Oral Systemic Dentistry
What Are Head & Neck Cancers? According to the experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center – doctors in other words, not overly caffeinated dental health blog post writers – head and neck cancer encompasses a wide range of tumors that can develop...
by Chris Barnard | Mar 30, 2015 | Oral Cancer
Oral Cancer Screenings at the Dentist An oral cancer screening is usually part of a normal dental exam, where your dentist inspects your face, neck, lips, and mouth to look for any signs of oral cancer. We all need one because close to 43,250 people in the U.S. will...