According to research conducted by the American Cancer society, more than 30,000 cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year. More than 7,000 of these cases result in the death of the patient. The good news is that oral cancer can easily be diagnosed with an annual oral cancer exam, and effectively treated when caught in its earliest stages.
Author's Bio:
Dr. Huang graduated from Boston University School of Dental Medicine in 2005. Upon graduation she further improved her clinical skill through a vigorous residency program in Advanced Education in General Dentistry from BU, where she received the prestigious Award of Excellence for her dedication to learning and patient care.