Professional and Caring Oral Cancer Screening Services for the Canfield, OH, Area
We take the fight against oral cancer seriously. Early detection plays a vital role in cancer treatment and outcomes-research fund, which is why we established the Premier Dental of Ohio Cancer Research fund. Dr. Lea provides a standard screening of the head, neck and mouth to discover signs of oral cancer in patients at our Canfield practice. Our oral cancer screening services are a part of our preventive dental care for early detection.
The need for oral cancer screening
Oral cancer incidence has been growing at an alarming rate year over year. The primary drivers include tobacco & alcohol use and the pervasive presence of HPV (Human Papilomavirus), which can be transmitted to the mouth and throat. Consider these facts when thinking of oral cancer screenings:
- Roughly 36,000 cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed this year. (American Cancer Society)
- 40% of those diagnosed will die within five years. (National Cancer Institute)
- The high oral cancer mortality rate is due to late-stage diagnosis. (Oral Cancer Foundation)
- Exposure to the HPV-16 virus is the fastest-growing risk factor for oral cancer. (Oral Cancer Foundation)
- Men above the age of 45 and elderly patients have the highest risk of developing oral cancer. (Oral Cancer Foundation)
- 90% of oral cancer occurs in patients 45 years or older, which encompasses “all” 84M Baby Boomers. (Oral Cancer Foundation)
Join us in the fight against oral cancer!
Premier Dental of Canfield is committed to the fight against oral cancer. Rather than charging for advanced screenings, we perform them for free on every patient. In return, we ask that you join us by making a small contribution of your choosing at the practice. We will add to your contributions, and 100% of the funds will be donated to The James Comprehensive Cancer Center and The Joan Bisesi Fund for Head and Neck Oncology Research. Together, our support can make a difference in the fight against cancer.
Schedule an Appointment in Canfield
We are a full-service dental practice, located in Canfield just south of E. Main St. on Lisbon St. Our facility features plenty of parking on either side of the building, including handicap accessible spots with easy access to the entrance. Our dental practice in Canfield provides smile makeover services as part of our preventive dentistry, serving patients in Mahoning County and the surrounding areas of Canfield, Boardman, Austintown, Youngstown, Salem, Niles and other parts of the Mahoning Valley. Schedule an appointment at our Canfield dental practice today!
