The dentist do look out for signs of cancer but ENTs deal with it and operate on it. Follow your doctor's advice on this one and have your ENT take a look. Best of luck with a favorable outcome.

Bill . . . SCC - originated in right tonsil, drifted into neck ( 28 lymph nodes removed - one positive ). Radical neck dissection in September 07, completed 34 radiation tx on January 4, 2008. Used Peg. Non smoker, 61, good shape, no previous health issues. Second year PET scan - "all clear".