Johnstown Oral Cancer Screening

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. Crook provides a standard screening of the head, neck and mouth to discover signs of oral cancer in patients at our Johnstown practice. 

The need for 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:

• 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 Johnstown is committed to the fight against oral cancer. Rather than charging for an advanced screening, 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 Johnstown

We are a full-service dental practice, located in downtown Johnstown, near the intersection of SR 37 and SR62. Our facility features plenty of parking, including handicap accessible spots with easy access to the entrance. Our dental practice in Johnstown provides oral cancer screening as part of our preventive dentistry, serving patients in Johnstown, New Albany, Mt. Vernon and other areas in Licking and Delaware county in Ohio. Schedule an appointment at our Johnstown dental practice today!