Northwest Arkansas Dental Practice Advocates for Awareness of Oral Cancer
Community Dentistry Encourages Prevention Of Oral Cancers In April
Springdale, AR, April 5, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Community Dentistry, located in Springdale, Ark., supports Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April and promotes education and prevention of oral cancers, in Arkansas and throughout the community.
About 48,330 people will get oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancer in 2016, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates. An estimated 9,570 people will die of these cancers.
Oral and pharyngeal cancer collectively kills nearly one person every hour of every day of the year, according to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS).
Community Dentistry is a comprehensive dental practice offering services in preventive, cosmetic, restorative, surgical dentistry, periodontal disease treatment and more. The highly trained professionals at Community Dentistry are committed to excellence and are passionate about continued education and providing the most up-to-date dental care.
As oral cancers are pervasive, prevention is crucial. Prevention methods include: not using/quitting tobacco products, moderating (or eliminating) alcohol consumption, avoiding excessive sun exposure, eating a variety of fruits and vegetables and attending regular dental check-ups, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Community Dentistry encourages Springdale, and Northwest Arkansas,to implement preventative measures and to promote awareness of oral cancers, and oral health, in April.
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Community Dentistry, located in Springdale, Ark. is a community and family-oriented dental practice offering comprehensive dental services. With cutting-edge technology and highly-trained professionals, Community Dentistry delivers optimal results. Services include preventive, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Other services include surgical, orthodontics, periodontal disease treatment and more. The team at Community Dentistry strives to offer premier dental service in a friendly, caring environment.
To learn more about Community Dentistry, visit: communitydentistry.net
