Detection


 * Diagnosis:**

As part of routine dental exam, there will be an oral cancer screening. The specialist will assay for any unexplained discoloring, sores, or lumps around and in the mouth. If something atypical is found, the specialist will perform an oral brush biopsy, which involves taking tissue from the area and further analyzing it in a lab.

A video explaining the importance of an oral cancer screening: (from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDoMGFXzNSs&feature=related) media type="youtube" key="UDoMGFXzNSs" height="385" width="480"