Oral Cancer Screening

Oral cancer screening is an exam performed by a dentist or doctor to look for signs of cancer or precancerous lesions in the mouth. The goal of oral cancer screening is to detect oral cancer at an early stage when the chances of a cure are greatest. The goal of oral cancer screening is to detect oral cancer or precancerous lesions that may lead to oral cancer at an early stage when cancer or lesions are easier to remove and are more likely to be cured.