Hello Alpaca,
Yes, we dentists have to be a lot more vigilant about tongue cancer, if in doubt refer to a Specialist or do a biopsy. I am currently doing a lot of research on the possible connection between narrow jaws and chronic irritation and will write a paper and I hope to create more awareness in the dental community.
Best wishes,
John


Diagnosed tongue SCC 2002 T1N0M0
Partial glossectomy (8x5x1mm) (L) side of tongue