and paying attention to changes in their mouth, lips, or throat can help identify concerns early. Simple steps patients can take to make a meaningful difference include: • Do regular self-checks of their mouth, lips, and throat • Talk to their dental team about screening and prevention • Ask questions, get informed, and make prevention part of their everyday oral care When soft tissue and oral cancer screening are consistently presented as components of comprehensive dental care, it reinforces their importance and can lead to conversations that help shape a holistic risk profile. Prevention has always been the cornerstone of dentistry. Today, that foundation extends further into conversations with patients that can carry lifechanging implications. National Oral Health Month provides an opportunity to reaffirm this commitment. By increasing awareness of oral cancer, promoting screening, and helping patients understand the link between HPV and oral cancer, the dental profession continues to strengthen its role in protecting the health of Canadians. Start the conversation. Encourage patients to check their mouths. Help make prevention part of everyday oral health. For more National Oral Health Month campaign resources, see: bit.ly/3PyZziO CDA at Work
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