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| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Heilman, Richard S. |
| Copyright Year | 1999 |
| Abstract | HAVE YOU BEEN CHECKED? IT ONLY TAKES 2 MINUTES! Brushing your teeth for two minutes, twice a day can save your smile. Taking the time for a painless two minute oral cancer exam during a regular medical or dental check-up can save your life. Oral cancer is highly preventable if the correct steps are taken. Adults over 40 years of age should get an annual oral cancer exam from their dental or medical provider. Even if you wear dentures, you should have your mouth and surrounding head and neck region examined once a year to check for oral cancer. If you use tobacco products, drink alcohol, spend a lot of time in the sun or are at risk for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) due to certain sexual behaviors, you should be sure to have a yearly oral cancer exam. It could save your life. Quitting the use of all tobacco products significantly reduces the risk of developing oral cancer. The Maryland Tobacco Quitline is a free service provided by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to help people quit using tobacco products. For more information about the Maryland Tobacco Quitline, call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669), or visit www.quitnow.net/maryland. Remember, early detection is important. Ask your dental or medical provider for an oral cancer exam and get checked today! For more information, please visit the Office of Oral Health’s website at http://phpa.dhmh.maryland.gov/oralhealth/. |
| Starting Page | 654 |
| Ending Page | 654 |
| Page Count | 1 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.1148/radiographics.19.3.g99ma35654 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/oralhealth/Documents/HAVE%20YOU%20BEEN%20CHECKED%20Editorial%202013.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/oralhealth/Documents/HAVE%20YOU%20BEEN%20CHECKED%20Editorial%202012.pdf |
| PubMed reference number | 10336195 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://doi.org/10.1148/radiographics.19.3.g99ma35654 |
| Journal | Medline |
| Volume Number | 19 |
| Issue Number | 3 |
| Journal | Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
