# Oral Cancer Screening in Wakad: What Does a Dentist Check During an Examination?
Oral cancer screening involves examining the mouth for unusual changes that may need further investigation. A dentist checks the lips, inner cheeks, tongue, gums, floor and roof of the mouth, and other accessible oral tissues for suspicious patches, persistent sores, lumps or changes in texture. People in Wakad and nearby Hinjewadi should consider professional assessment if they notice an unexplained oral change, particularly if it persists or they have risk factors such as tobacco or areca nut use.
At OralNest Dental Clinic, Dr. Ashutosh Dighe (BDS, MDS – Oral Medicine & Maxillofacial Radiology, PhD Scholar, Fellowship in Contemporary Endodontics, Certified Endodontist) has postgraduate training relevant to oral medicine and oral diagnosis. Depending on the findings, the examination may involve a detailed history, a closer assessment of the affected area and referral or further investigations when indicated. Screening can identify changes that need attention, but it cannot confirm or exclude cancer on its own; some findings require specialist evaluation and sometimes a biopsy.
Do not wait for pain to develop before seeking advice about a persistent mouth lesion, unexplained lump or red or white patch. Any unexplained oral change lasting more than two weeks should be assessed promptly. OralNest Dental Clinic is based in Wakad and welcomes patients from Hinjewadi and surrounding areas for appropriate oral evaluation and guidance.
Oral cancer screening involves examining the mouth for unusual changes that may need further investigation. A dentist checks the lips, inner cheeks, tongue, gums, floor and roof of the mouth, and other accessible oral tissues for suspicious patches, persistent sores, lumps or changes in texture. People in Wakad and nearby Hinjewadi should consider professional assessment if they notice an unexplained oral change, particularly if it persists or they have risk factors such as tobacco or areca nut use.
At OralNest Dental Clinic, Dr. Ashutosh Dighe (BDS, MDS – Oral Medicine & Maxillofacial Radiology, PhD Scholar, Fellowship in Contemporary Endodontics, Certified Endodontist) has postgraduate training relevant to oral medicine and oral diagnosis. Depending on the findings, the examination may involve a detailed history, a closer assessment of the affected area and referral or further investigations when indicated. Screening can identify changes that need attention, but it cannot confirm or exclude cancer on its own; some findings require specialist evaluation and sometimes a biopsy.
Do not wait for pain to develop before seeking advice about a persistent mouth lesion, unexplained lump or red or white patch. Any unexplained oral change lasting more than two weeks should be assessed promptly. OralNest Dental Clinic is based in Wakad and welcomes patients from Hinjewadi and surrounding areas for appropriate oral evaluation and guidance.
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