04/21/2026
She thought it was a fever blister.
It was cancer.
During a routine head and neck exam, hygienist Brenda Lopez found a suspicious bump on her patient’s lip.
A referral confirmed basal cell carcinoma.
Because it was caught early, the lesion was successfully removed and the patient’s prognosis is good.
Only 15–20% of dental professionals perform routine head and neck cancer screenings.
This Oral Cancer Awareness Month, let’s change that.
Every patient.
Every appointment.