Dear Eva, Thank you for your dedication to this cause. I ashamedly admit that in my 30+ years as a dentist I have become lax about the thoroughness and frequency of my head and neck exams in my practice. But I must tell you a short story… About 9 months ago I was doing a routine examination on a long …
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Dental School Standards in Oral Cancer Knowledge
After my oral cancer diagnosis, my Mom went for her dental check up and you can bet she wanted to be sure she was getting a proper oral cancer screening. When it never happened, she said something to her dentist. “My daughter had oral cancer and I want an oral cancer screening.” He replied that he always takes a good …
Oral Cavity Cancer and Orthodontics
Corey had braces for a couple of years and wasn’t much of a complainer although the braces irritated the inside lining of his cheek frequently. After the braces were removed, there was a residual area on the inside lining of his cheek which was sore and wouldn’t heal. In fact, it continually got worse. He was eventually diagnosed with myofibroblastic …
A Daughter’s Tribute to Her Mother
My mom Pat, a non-smoker, was 58 years old when she was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. A few months before my wedding, she visited a dentist about her ill fitting dentures and pain in the area. She also complained that she had ear pain, headaches and would often notice blood on her pillowcase in the morning. When she was …
Oral Cancer Screenings in India
Through Six-Step Screening, I became friends with Anirudha Agnihotry, a dental student at Manipal College of Dental Sciences. He is passionate about changing the rate of oral cancer in India and is active with the Oral Cancer Organization. Even as a student, he is pictured here educating people about oral cancer and screenings in Jaipur, Rajasthan. He performed a thorough exam on …