April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. At Greater Connecticut Oral & Dental Implant Surgery, we believe in the importance of good oral health and the early detection of oral cancer. We have partnered with Always April, a national partnership of oral surgery practices across the country that strives to bring oral cancer awareness into a year-round discussion.

The facts:

  • One person is diagnosed with oral cancer every 10 minutes in the United States.
  • One person dies from oral cancer every 49 minutes in the United States.
  • Oral cancer kills about as many Americans as melanoma and twice as many as cervical cancer.
  • Oral cancer is rising in women, young people, and non-smokers.
  • Oral cancer is one of the most common, yet most preventable, cancers. When detected early, the 5-year relative survival rate is approximately 81%.

Thank you for your interest in Always April. Our free oral cancer screening event is over.

It is important to be aware of changes that happen in your mouth and continue routine dental visits and cleanings. If you notice any change in your oral health, please contact your oral health provider for an examination.