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Mouth Cancer Awareness Day at Cork Dental School & Hospital
Cork University Dental School & Hospital will host an Information Day on signs, symptoms & risk factors for mouth, head & neck cancer on Wednesday 21st September from 9am - 4pm.
Cork University Dental School & Hospital
Mouth Cancer Awareness Day
Wednesday 21st September 2016
9am – 4pm
Over 570 cases of Mouth, Head and Neck Cancer are reported in Ireland every year. Early detection of mouth cancer greatly improves chance of survival and Quality of Life
Ask your dentist to check for signs of mouth cancer as part of your regular dental check-up.
You should have a mouth check-up with your dentist even if you have no natural teeth.
General Dental Practitioners around the country are providing a free mouth check-up on Mouth Cancer Awareness Day 2016 – see information and full list on www.mouthcancerawareness.ie
Cork University Dental School & Hospital will provide information Stands on:
Warning Signs of Mouth Head & Neck Cancer
Mouth Head & Neck Cancer Risk Reduction
Be Mouth Aware - How to check your own mouth
Importance of Good Oral Health
Advice on Smoking Cessation - HSE Health Promotion Team
Advice on Cancer Prevention and Support - Irish Cancer Society
Cancer Support and Survivorship - ARC Cancer Support Centre
Product Displays and Oral Health Care Samples