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Free Oral Cancer Screening Event

April 16, 2024

  • April 23rd, 2024
  • 9:00am – 5:00p
  • 10-15 min appointment
  • Advanced Dental Care in Costa Mesa

We’re hosting this event to raise awareness about oral cancer and help you take proactive steps towards your oral health.

Facts About Oral Cancer

  1. Oral cancer refers to cancer in the mouth or throat.
  2. Tobacco use, alcohol consumption, poor diet, and HPV increase the risk.
  3. It is more common in older adults, especially men.
  4. Symptoms include mouth sores, patches, difficulty speaking or swallowing, and lumps.
  5. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment.
  6. Treatment involves surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy.
  7. Prognosis depends on stage and overall health.
  8. To reduce risk, avoid tobacco, limit alcohol, eat a healthy diet, and practice good oral hygiene.

Event Details

Join us at Advanced Dental Care on Tuesday, April 23rd from 9am to 5pm for a free oral cancer screening event.

Our experienced dental professionals will be conducting thorough screenings to detect any signs or symptoms of oral cancer.

You will need to reserve your screening time in advance. You can call or text us for an appointment at (714) 424-9099. We will send your intake forms for you to complete prior to your appointment. On your appointment day, simply arrive, and we’ll take care of the rest.

If you are interested in a more comprehensive dental exam, dental cleaning, or another service, please let our staff know when scheduling.

Don’t miss this opportunity to prioritize your oral health and receive a complimentary screening in a welcoming and comfortable environment.

Call or text us at (714)424-9099 or visit us online at www.MyCostaMesaDentist.com to reserve your spot now! Space is limited!

Oral Cancer

April 13, 2018

Oral Cancer Facts

The Oral Cancer Foundation estimates approximately 132 patients are diagnosed with an oral cancer EVERY DAY!  That means over 51,550 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year.  Early detection of neck, mouth, and throat cancers is critical to identify the appropriate treatment and reach the best outcomes.

The main causes of oral cancer are alcohol and tobacco use and human papilloma virus (HPV), specifically strain HPV16. You can reduce your risk of getting oral cancer by avoiding excessive alcohol intake, avoiding tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, vaping, chew, snuff, pipes, dip, etc.) completely, and by reducing direct skin/mouth contact with another person with HPV.

Survival Rates

Oral cancer has lower survival rates than cervical cancer, thyroid cancer, and Hodgkin’s lymphoma.  Survival rates have not increased in over a decade.  When detected in early stages, there is a 70-80% survival rate.  However, when detected in later stages, the survival rate is less than 50% after 5 years.  Most oral and neck cancers are not detected in the early stages, because of lack of patient awareness and the overall difficulty of detecting these types of cancers.  This is why it is critical to visit your dentist every 3-6 months for your professional exam or any time you detect something unusual.

Oral Cancer Self Exam

The Oral Cancer Foundation has put together this instructional video so you can perform your own at-home exam between dental visits or if you notice something unusual.

Schedule your free oral cancer screening with Dr. Jeremy Jorgenson today!  Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is here to answer any questions 24/7.  You can reach our Costa Mesa dental office by phone at (714) 424-9099 or book online anytime at www.mycostamesadentist.com.

Free Oral Cancer Screenings for Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April

March 31, 2017

Free oral cancer screenings for Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April.Did you know that oral cancer affected almost 50,000 Americans last year? This is often a cancer that we don’t think too much about until it affects our lives. Early detection is the key in successfully recovering from oral cancer, and we screen for it at your six-month checkups. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and in honor of this Dr. Jeremy B. Jorgenson and his team at Advanced Dental Care are offering free oral cancer screenings in Costa Mesa. We’d also like to share more information on oral cancer so we can increase patient knowledge and awareness about it.

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