Oral HPV and Oral Cancer: Are You at Risk?

KAKARIS FAMILY DENTISTRY WILL HOLD A FREE SEMINAR ON THE RISKS OF ORAL HPV INFECTION AND THE ORARISK^SM HPV TEST ON MARCH 23 AT 6:30 AT THE PRACTICE IN WOODHAVEN.*

The OraRisk^SM HPV test is a non-invasive, easy to use screening tool for identifying the type(s) of oral human papillomavirus (also called HPV). Oral HPV is a mucosal viral infection that is a known risk factor for oral, head and neck cancers. This test provides the dental clinician with the ability to establish risk for HPV-related cancers of the oral, head and neck regions and determine appropriate referral and monitoring conditions.

It is now estimated that 50% of all diagnosed cases of oral cancer in the United States are attributed to the HPV virus. Strong candidates for the OraRisk^SM HPV test include persons with the following characteristics: suspicious oral lesions, traditional risk factors for oral cancer, signs and symptoms of oral cancer, family history of oral cancer and sexually active. It appears that HPV positive tumors occur most frequently in a younger group of individuals than tobacco related malignancies. They also occur more in white males, and in nonsmokers. The HPV positive group is the fastest growing segment of the oral cancer population.

*This seminar will take place at Kakaris Family Dentistry, 21080 Allen Road, Woodhaven, MI. RSVP and information at 888.729.1868, or...