Dentists certainly know about oral cancer but usually they will refer to a oral surgeon to do a biopsy of the lesion. There may be exceptions but don't be surprised if he sends you to an oral surgeon to do a biopsy.
Stage II, N0, SCC of left lateral tongue with high grade dysplasia adjacent to the SCC lesion. Hemiglossectomy with clear borders Oct 6 2010. Pending 2nd opinion, most likely MND in Jan 2011.
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