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First ADA living guideline reaffirms dental exams crucial to detecting oral cancer early

Sep 28, 2026
Clinical oral exams are critical to the early detection of oral cancer while biopsies remain the gold standard for definitive diagnosis.
https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2026/september/first-ada-living-guideline-reaffirms-dental-exams-crucial-to-detecting-oral-cancer-early/
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