Informative Speech On Oral Cancer

The American Cancer Society notes that the average age of people suffering from oral cancers is over 62 years of age. The vast majority of these cancers do not cause pain or discomfort in their early stages so detection is done through regular dental care. When problems are not detected early, the gums receded from the teeth and form pockets that collect bacteria. The gums eventually become sensitive, bleed, impact the underlying bone causing tooth loss, and end up causing disease.

As dental hygienists we are members of the healthcare community. That means that we have an extremely important role when it comes to the health of our patients. When patients present themselves in our treatment room, it is our responsibility to make sure we do not leave anything unexamined. We are professionals in the practice of identifying, preventing, and treating oral diseases. We do this by completing thorough extraoral and intraoral exams and being conscious of what to look for. One particular exam that we do is an oral cancer exam. As dental hygienists we are at the forefront in identifying this disease. In an article written by Nancy Burkhart, a coauthor of General and Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist, she states, “It is known that oral cancer is more likely to be detected in an early stage in the dental office than those found at a physician’s office, which tend to be at a later stage.” (Burkhart, 2014) This may be because dental hygienists focus more on the oral tissues than physicians do; or the fact that patients go to a doctor when it is already at advanced stages. It is imperative that we as dental hygienists know the signs and symptoms of oral cancer, as well as the risk factors involved in developing the disease and how it can be prevented. While it is important as a dental hygienist to identify oral diseases, it is more important to educate our patients on how they can avoid any potential abnormalities from becoming severe problems,

III. Scientists may not know right now why cancer affects certain people but they do know that it has nothing to do with age or gender.

30. Sling ‘Em Whether it’s your child, a grandchild, or you just love to hold any baby you can get hold of – do yourself a favor and put them in a sling. Hitching them to your hip only strains your back so distribute that weight as evenly as possibly. In fact, the same can be said for your shopping, while you may not be able to put it in a sling, you can distribute the weight more evenly.

According to American Cancer Society, in our bodies most people are born with two bean shaped organs, found attached to the back wall of the abdomen, these are called kidneys. As you grow in life your kidneys have multiple jobs, but the biggest job is that they act as a filter in your body. They will take in the blood and filter any substance not needed, such as excess water, salt, and other waste. Once the process of filtering anything bad begins, your kidneys will kick out what we know as urine. American Cancer Society says the kidneys will also “help keep your blood pressure controlled”, by making a hormone called, renin. Need more red blood cells? Don’t worry, your kidneys will make another hormone, known as erythropoietin, sending a message

As stated by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, “Each year, more than 30,000 new cases of cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx are diagnosed and over 8,000 deaths due to oral cancer occur.” (CDC). Most adults are unaware that they have periodontal disease or gum disease, this occurs because they do not maintain routine checkups with their dentist. When we insert food and other bacteria into our mouths, it affects our teeth and gums. We need routine dental checkups and cleanings throughout our lives. Dental checkups usually involve x-rays, cleanings, and the examination of the mouth.

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Oral health is an important part of an overall health. Oral diseases ranging from cavities to cancer are all serious threats to an oral health. Research shows that there may be a link between oral disease and other health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke as well as pre-term and low-birth-weight babies. If left untreated, it can cause more complications to the oral health. Periodontal disease, root caries and infections and other oral cancer can lead to severe pain, loss of teeth and serious health conditions. As a health care provider, it is significant to realizing the connection between oral diseases and systemic diseases so that we all can deliver our services to prevent and help treat disease while it is still manageable. Expanding the role of dental hygienists might reduce the most serious consequences of limited access to dentists, and dental hygienists are potentially well suited to play an important role in expanding affordable access (1). Collaborative practice of dental hygiene

Maybe you’re one of those people, but that’s not enough. Plaque and tartar build up in places you can’t reach. That’s why you should see a dentist every six months for a cleaning. Don’t avoid it. On oralb.com, it says that “many dentists pay close attention to tartar and plaque buildup. That’s because those are the causes of all of these horrible pains and embarrassments that people have to deal with everyday. Dentists check for loose or broken fillings because a lot of the time you can’t feel that. If left untreated it can cause an abscess tooth, which I don’t know if you’ve ever had one, but it hurts so bad. If you treat these things early enough, you avoid having an expensive dentist bill with root canals and tooth extractions and gum surgery. I want you to visualize. Visualize having no pain in your mouth. Visualize eating an ice cream cone with your teeth. Yeah, or drinking soda and not having to worry about the stains it’ll leave on your teeth. Think about the fact that you would have overall health and your body would be better because with your teeth, when you eat, you eat everything that you can and should. So, yeah, you have soda and coffee, which are very good to you, but you can also have a

There are some populations that did not have access to fluoridated drinking water, so to compensate for this, it is advised to use “fluoride toothpaste” (CDC, 2013). Fluoride toothpaste is good to prevent decay because it provides coat to work against sugar and the formation of plaque. Another recommendation is to have a routine for brushing teeth, and the recommendation is to brush ones teeth at least “2 times a day and floss with the nighttime brush” (Rebecca, 2017). This routine can reduce the chances of dental plaque build up and can also prevent periodontal disease or gum disease. A nurse screening for dental problems by using the Kayser-Jones is important, however it is more important to see a dentist regularly, even if they may have no teeth or dentures. The dentist is more capable for screening for cancer in the oral cavity. Some patient education is to avoid the use of “tobacco and alcohol” (CDC, 2013), and these 2 items affect the oral cavity by damaging the lining of the mouth and throat, and can increase the risk of cancer and infections. Also, for patients with cancer and would have “chemotherapy” (CDC, 2013) around the head and face; the patient may experience a damage of tissue cells around the mouth. This includes ulcerations in the mouth, loss of sensitivity to taste, and also a lack of the production of

About 45,000 new cases of head and neck cancers are occurring every year in United States. Among them, estimated 20% are human papilloma virus (HPV) infected cancers. The tonsil, base of tongue and lingual tonsil, other potentially HPV-associated oropharynx, oral tongue, other oral cavity, larynx, and other HPV-unrelated oropharynx are all to be considered to be different part of head and neck cancer (HNC) in the study (Ryerson et al., 2008).

Oral cancer is a devastating disease. Over eight thousand American lives are taken by oral cancer and only a fourth of these patients do not excessively drink alcohol or smoke tobacco, which are the two main causes of oral cancer (The Oral Cancer Foundation). Survival rates for oral cancer could be much higher if the population would take precautionary measures to reduce their chances of being diagnosed with oral cancer. When the use of alcohol and tobacco are decreased, the chances of acquiring oral cancer are also decreased. By visiting the dentist at least once every year, new lesions could be found. Unfortunately, only seven percent of the population, who visits the dentist regularly, receives a thorough oral cancer exam(The Oral

Oral squamous cell carcinoma is an invasive form of head and neck cancer, accounting for 94% of all oral cancers (Bagan et al., 2010). The common etiological factors associated are tobacco and betel quid chewing, human papilloma viral infections and alcohol consumption (Massano et al., 2006). Diagnostic delays have been reported to be an important factor responsible for progression of oral squamous cancers to advanced stages. The average 5-year survival rate for oral squamous cell carcinoma is 50% (Sciubba, 2002). Such invasive cancer is clinically preceded by a premalignant lesion which is associated with high malignant transformation risk.

Talk to your dentist right away if you notice anything unusual going on in your mouth, such as discoloration of teeth, dry mouth, indications of tooth decay or gum disease, a diminished sense of taste or poor fitting dentures, if you have them. Invest in a small light and big mirror, so that you can clearly see how the inside of your mouth looks. Also, in the event that you suffer with any form of arthritis and it's making oral care challenging, ask for help. There are tools to make brushing easier, or it may be wise for you to visit the dentist more frequently for thorough

It’s October of your fifth grade year, at the end of the day. You’ve gotten back into the swing of things, your teacher is awesome, and you’re at the top of the elementary school food chain. You’re about to walk outside. The weather is beautiful; the trees are still mostly green with a few ambitious leaves already changing color. The sky is blue and the sun is shining in the way it only does during fall. You’re going to remember how it felt to walk across the parking lot on that day for a long time. You’re happy, like you normally are when you leave school, and you get in the car. That’s when Mom tells you your little brother has cancer.