Dental Insurance Health Care – Understanding the Dental Exam
Generally dentists will conduct an oral cancer screening exam. An oral cancer screening exam may include a simple visual exam of the soft tissue to check for any apparent lesions, lumps, discolorations or other areas of concern.
It is important to know that an oral exam alone cannot conclude whether any area is cancerous or not. However, if your dentist does finds an unusual spot that they wishes to investigate further, your dentist may refer you to an oral surgeon or advise you to visit your health care provider (doctor) for additional evaluation