Regular Dental Visits Can Help With Early Oral Cancer Detection

In a consumer-focused article, HealthDay (9/6, Montgomery) reports that “approximately 40,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer annually, and nearly 60 percent will be alive five years later.” With early detection, “oral cancer is highly treatable.” The article adds, “One of the best things you can do to prevent oral cancer is to visit your dentist regularly” since dentists can detect “suspicious skin changes in your mouth before they become a problem.”