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Apr 23, 2014

5 misconceptions about oral and oropharyngeal cancer
2017 06 08 14 48 15 953 Jones Jo Anne 400 Screening of every dental patient older than 18 for oral and oropharyngeal cancer is a must, writes Jo-Anne Jones, RDH. Taking the time to screen each patient can make an impact on oral cancer survival rates. However, dentists and oral healthcare professionals have a few common misconceptions about these cancers. Read more.

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