Free Oral Cancer Screening
Oral Cancer Screening Could Save Your Life
At Cosmetic Dentists of Houston, we offer free oral cancer screenings to all of our patients.
Our comprehensive wellness exams include complimentary oral cancer screenings using OralID – a state-of-the-art cancer screening device that can identify the first signs of oral cancer before it can even be seen with the human eye.
Our Full Oral Cancer Screening Protocol Includes:
- Lifestyle/risk assessment
- HPV salivary tests
- Regular oral cancer screenings
- Oral CDx (Brush biopsies)
- Referrals to Oral Pathologist if needed
Read more and see video about our complete Oral Cancer Screening Protocol.
Call 713-622-1977 or come visit our Houston office for a Free Oral Cancer Screening as part of your comprehensive wellness exam or free cosmetic dentistry consultation with Dr. Amanda Canto.
Why Early Detection is the Key to Survival
Very Early Detection is Possible
Regular oral cancer screenings are so important because early detection is critical. Oral cancer is an ideal cancer to identify early by screening because it often begins with a small, identifiable, pre-malignant lesion in the mouth, which grows slowly over 2 – 8 years.
Oral Cancer Exams Can Be Routine
Early detection, in the pre-malignant stage, is simple and painless and can be easily included in any dentists’ routine oral check-ups. Yet according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, only 15% of the population reports ever having an oral examination, and only 7% reports receiving annual screenings. ²
Early Detection = 80% Survival Rate
The survival rate for oral cancer is very high if detected early – up to 80%. Also, the treatment and procedures for removal are much easier and less disfiguring the earlier it is detected.
Most Oral Cancer is Caught Too Late
Most oral cancer is detected only after it has advanced to stage III and IV, when cure rates are only 19%, which is abysmally low. ²
\”Why Do I Offer Free Oral Cancer Screenings?
Do you know that over 60% of the US population goes to the dentist every year, and yet still only 7% of the public is getting screened? It’s really tragic.\” – Dr. Amanda Canto
Learn More About Oral Cancer:
- Oral Cancer Facts
- Oral Cancer Symptoms
- Oral Cancer, HPV, and Oral Sex
- The Oral Cancer Screening Initiative
- OralID for Oral Cancer Screenings
- Our Oral Cancer Screening Protocol
-
Free Oral Cancer Screening Directory
Get Yourself Screened!
In Houston? Call 713-622-1977
to schedule a Free Oral Cancer Screening.
Out of Town? Visit our Nationwide Oral Cancer Directory
to find a dentist who offers free oral cancer screenings near you.
¹ Dental Issues. The Oral Cancer Foundation. n.d. Web. 2013
² Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
³ OralID.