Oral Cancer Screening

A brief, noninvasive exam that looks for tissue changes early. It can be added to a regular checkup.

How it can help

Early detection increases the chance of successful treatment and can reduce the need for extensive procedures.
The exam is brief, noninvasive, and can be performed during a regular checkup.
Screening can identify oral cancer signs and symptoms that are easy to miss at home, such as subtle color changes or small sores that do not heal.
Patients learn about oral cancer risk factors and steps to lower risk.