Dentists see many patients a day and at each appointment they have a direct view of the head and neck areas. Often not noticed by patients, dentists are examining these areas for possible signs of oral cancer. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, approximately 49,750 patients will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year. They go on to give an alarming statistic: One person will die every hour of every day from this cancer. It is a devastating disease, and one that is unfortu...
