Let's talk about mouth cancer – the story and the facts

Abstract

Let's Talk About Mouth Cancer is a Scottish charity set up by a group of healthcare professionals with the aim of improving the prognosis of a patient diagnosed with mouth cancer. This article will present the charity's award winning oral health campaigns and the various methods used to empower patients with skills and knowledge to catch mouth cancer early. The social media platforms used in the campaign and the demographic engaged will be discussed, along with the knowledge of mouth cancer signs, symptoms, risk factors and current practice of self-examination in Scotland. CPD/Clinical Relevance: The incidence of mouth cancer is on the rise in the UK. Dental care professionals in primary and secondary care should be aware of the barriers to early detection, and help to raise awareness of the disease.