Most oral cancer cases don’t present as obvious findings. This reflection looks at what actually makes the difference in detection—and where that moment happens.
She had no symptoms and normal labs—but a routine exam caught it anyway. This episode looks at where extraoral screening actually happens in practice—and where it’s often rushed, skipped, or assumed.
Risk factors aren’t as reliable as they used to be, and this has real consequences in the operatory. This episode breaks down where screenings fall short and what needs to change in how hygienists examine, communicate, and think.
Most oral cancer screenings are treated as quick intraoral checks, but that approach leaves critical risk indicators unaddressed. This episode outlines what a structured, comprehensive exam requires—and where documentation and assessment often fall short.
