Oral cancer may not get as much attention in general as other types of cancer, but it’s still responsible for over 12,250 deaths per year, which comes out to around one death every hour. For this reason, it’s important to have oral cancer diagnosed as early as possible – and oftentimes, the key to doing so is to have your preventive dentist perform an oral cancer screening. As part of Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April, now is a good opportunity to learn more about oral cancer screenings and why they’re important.