Oral Cancer Awareness
Close to 50,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. Early treatment is key.
At your dental visit, your MFD volunteer dentist will ask you about changes in your medical history and whether you’ve been having any new or unusual symptoms.
Source: American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Concienciación sobre El Cáncer Oral
Source: American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Early detection is key!
Perform this 6-step oral cancer self-exam each month using a bright light and a mirror:
- Remove any dentures.
- Look and feel inside your lips and the front of your gums.
- Tilt your head back to inspect and feel the roof of your mouth.
- Pull your cheek out to inspect it and the gums in the back.
- Pull out your tongue and look at its top and bottom.
- Feel for lumps or enlarged lymph nodes (glands) in both sides of your neck, including under the lower jaw.
Learn more at: MyOMS.org/OralCancerAwareness
Source: American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons,
Oral Cancer Foundation
This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Dental offices not included in lifting of mask mandate
Update July 2021: Governor Hogan's and the CDC's guidelines HAVE NOT changed for health care facilities. You are REQUIRED to wear a mask and follow office protocols, while at your dental appointment with your MFD dental provider and staff. Thank you for your cooperation.