Quiz: Oral Cancer Screening: What a Dental Exam Checks For

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1. Q1.According to this article, what happens during an oral cancer screening?

   AA dentist or doctor looks at and feels inside the mouth, throat, neck, and jaw for anything unusualBA blood sample is drawn and sent to a labCAn X-ray of the whole head is takenDA tissue sample is always removed

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2. Q2.According to this article, which are among the biggest risk factors for mouth and throat cancer?

   ADrinking water and exerciseBTobacco use, heavy alcohol use, and certain long-lasting HPV infectionsCReading and screen timeDCold weather and dry air

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3. Q3.According to this article, is routine oral cancer screening recommended for all adults without symptoms?

   AYes, everyone must be screened monthlyBYes, it is required by lawCNo; expert groups have not found enough evidence to recommend it for all symptom-free adults, though dentists commonly checkDNo; dentists never check the mouth

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4. Q4.According to this article, when should a mouth sore or patch be checked?

   AOnly if it bleeds heavilyBNever, since these always healCOnly after several monthsDIf it does not heal within about two weeks

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This quiz checks understanding of educational content only. It is not medical advice. Read: Oral Cancer Screening: What a Dental Exam Checks For.