Hi Groc,

I am going to have to disagree with Brian. I have no disrespect for oral surgeons as a group, but they are not trained to treat cancer. Both oral surgeons and ENTs can diagnose oral cancer, but by working with an ENT to follow your dysplasia, you will already be in the proper treatment circle should (heaven forbid) cancer develop.

Brian is flat out wrong when he states that most ENTs have only 4 years of medical training. Quoting directly from the American Academy of Otolaryngology: �To qualify for certification by the American Board of Otolaryngology, an applicant must first complete college, medical school (usually four years), and at least five years of specialty training. Next, the physician must pass the American Board of Otolaryngology examination. In addition, some otolaryngologists pursue a one- or two- year fellowship for more extensive training in one of eight subspecialty areas.�

Good luck. I hope you stay cancer free.