Breast Cancer and Oral Health: What You Need to Know
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder of the strong connection between oral health and systemic disease, including breast cancer and oral squamous cell carcinoma. Dental hygienists can play a key role in early detection, patient education, and reducing cancer risk through vigilant oral exams and preventive care.
October is a special time of the year—it is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Over the years, I have seen family members and close friends discover they have developed this devasting disease—along with the psychological toll of processing what happens next, what life now looks like, and just how quickly one’s world can change in the blink of an eye. Anyone can get cancer, at any time; it is never planned...
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October is a special time of the year—it is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Over the years, I have seen family members and close friends discover they have developed this devasting disease—along with the psychological toll of processing what happens next, what life now looks like, and just how quickly one’s world can change in the blink of an eye. Anyone can get cancer, at any time; it is never planned...
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