Dentist in Berkley Lake, GA Raises Awareness for Oral Cancer

DULUTH, GA, April 26, 2013 (Press-News.org) It is estimated that nearly 40,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year. This alone will cause over 8,000 deaths, which amounts to one person per hour, 24 hours per day. To raise awareness for oral cancer, April has been designated as the oral cancer awareness month. Dr. Tatiana Shifrin, dentist in Berkeley Lake, GA, hopes to continue to share important information on this deadly disease to further protect her patients.

"Today, oral cancer awareness in the American public is extremely low, which is not acceptable. While April is solely focused on oral cancer awareness, I hope we can continue to remain aware of this deadly disease even after April is over," said Dr. Tatiana Shifrin, Berkeley Lake, GA dentist.

Dentists are often the first line of defense against oral cancer, through the process of early discovery. While smoking and tobacco use are major risk factors in the development of oral cancer, the fastest growing group of oral cancer patients is young, healthy, nonsmoking individuals due to the connection with the HPV virus.

"It is not possible to stop this virus from spreading, but it is possible to save lives through professional involvement and public awareness. April's oral cancer awareness month gives us the opportunity to get involved and to give back to our communities in hopes to raise oral cancer awareness and the need for early detection to save lives. Together, we can make a difference in the world of oral cancers," said Dr. Shifrin, Duluth dentist.

Dr. Shifrin, Duluth emergency dentist, encourages each of her patients to visit Shifrin Dental this month to get screened for oral cancer and to better understand this disease for better preventive measures. Oral cancer screening is a routine part of a dental examination. Regular check-ups, including an examination of the entire mouth, are essential in the early detection of cancerous and pre-cancerous conditions. There may be a very small, but dangerous, oral spot or sore that patients may not be aware of. Dr. Shifrin, Suwanee, GA dentist, will carefully examine the inside of a patient's mouth and tongue for any changes or sores.

For definitive oral cancer diagnosis, patients are encouraged to visit Dr. Tatiana Shifrin, dentist in Suwanee, GA, of Shifrin Dental, who will examine a patient's mouth and evaluate his or her medical history to formulate an initial diagnostic impression and treatment plan. Oral cancer is diagnosed through a confirmed malignant biopsy and a clinical evaluation to identify the stage and grade of cancer. Continual check-ups to your dentist are important in maintaining oral health and preventing cancer.

With oral cancer month in April, Dr. Tatiana Shifrin, Berkeley Lake emergency dentist, works to better inform patients of oral cancer and early diagnosis. For more information patients can visit Shifrin Dental's website at http://www.shifrindental.com, or by calling Dr. Shifrin at (770) 232-5255.

About Shifrin Dental: Owned and operated by Dr. Tatiana Shifrin, Shifrin Dental is dedicated to providing patients with the best in quality dental care. Dr. Shifrin has been a dentist in Duluth since 1997. She is a graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology and received her dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Upon graduation, Dr. Shifrin served in the U.S. Air Force as a Captain. Dr. Tatiana Shifrin is committed to learning and receives over 100 hours each year in continuing education. Additionally, she is a dentist who will not judge or criticize her patients, won't lecture or put them down and is someone who truly cares about her patients, their health and how they look and feel.

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Dr. Tatiana Shifrin, DMD
Contactus@shifrindental.com
4229 Pleasant Hill Road
Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 232-5255
http://www.shifrindental.com