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Can oral cancer be detected in a dental exam?
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Yes: Usually a careful visual exam of the soft tissues of the mouth will show if there is any indication to worry about oral cancer. Most dental offices will perform a thorough soft tissue exam when you get your teeth cleaned.
Answered 12/9/2015
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Yes: During a dental exam, all dentists will evaluate the soft tissues of the mouth looking for anything out of the ordinary that could signal a potential oral cancer.
Answered 7/24/2012
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Yes: Your dentist will be looking for signs and symptoms of some types of common oral cancer. Not all oral cancers can be detected on routine dental exams. Additional tests may be needed.
Answered 1/24/2014
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