45 seconds to save a life

Organised by the Oral Health Foundation, Mouth Cancer Action Month aims to promote how effective examinations can lead to a reduction in the amount of lives lost to mouth cancer, as well as highlighting the significance of early detection and prevention.

Nigel Carter OBE, CEO of the Oral Health Foundation, outlined the importance of regular mouth cancer checks: “One of the most important things we can do as dental professionals in the battle against mouth cancer is catching it early by recognising the warning signs of the disease.

“Catching mouth cancer cases early significantly increases a person’s chance of survival to 90 per cent from 50 per cent; early diagnosis is incredibly vital. So, in the lead up to Mouth Cancer Action Month, I am calling on dental professionals to have a refresh on how to carry out an effective mouth cancer examination, to ensure they do not miss any chance to save someone’s life.