Like all cancer screenings, the one for oral cancer is designed to detect suspicious looking tissue that may indicate the presence of pre-cancerous or cancerous cells. The difference between an oral cancer screening and others—think mammogram or MRI—is that this one takes no extra time or effort on your part. All you have to do is maintain a schedule of regular dental checkups with your dentist in North Valleys. We take care of the rest. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, so take the time to make sure you’ll be around for many more years to come!