Six-Step Screening

Six steps to a thorough oral cancer screening.

After getting a second chance at life, it became Eva’s obligation to educate the public about the early signs of oral cancer. With an early diagnosis, oral cancer is far more survivable and curable. Eva Grayzel was recognized by The American Academy of Oral Medicine for SixStepScreening.org, and awarded an honorary membership.

Early-stage oral cancer is often painless and goes undetected. Every dental checkup should include a six-step screening.

• Early signs of oral cancer include a mouth sore that doesn’t heal quickly, a change in color or texture of the oral tissue, or persistent pain.
• Signs of tonsillar and base-of-tongue cancer include a chronic sore throat, difficulty swallowing or a lump in the neck.
• Ask your dental team if they have up-to-date knowledge and skills in early detection of oral cancer.
• 37,000 new cases of oral and oropharyngeal cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. annually, killing one person per hour.
• Young, non-smokers are the fastest growing segment of the population diagnosed with oral and oropharyngeal cancer.
• Oral cancer is survivable if detected early. Early detection saves lives!

Download and print the Six-Step Screening Card and bring to your next dental appointment.

Get informed. Know the early signs of oral cancer.

The dentist or dental hygienist will:

	Step 1: Tongue ‘n Gauze Extend your tongue as far as it can go, examining the sides and underside for white and red patches, and feels your tongue for lumps. NOTE: This is the most common site of oral cancers in non-smokers.
	Step 2: Lip & Cheek Roll Feel for lumps or bumps, looking for white or red areas that should not be there.
	Step 3: Double-Digit Probe Examine the floor of your mouth from the top and bottom simultaneously for lumps, looking for white and red patches.
	Step 4: Palate Tickle Check the roof of your mouth for lumps and area’s of softness on the hard palate, looking for white and red patch.
	Step 5: Neck Caress Palpate your neck for enlarged lymph nodes a possible sign of infection or something more serious.
	Step 6: Tonsil Ahhhhhhh Depress your tongue with a dental mirror, examining your tonsils for symmetry, enlargement, redness, or unusual bumps.

Download and print the Six-Step Screening Card and bring to your next dental appointment.

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