Bonus: Oral Cancer Awareness: Masterclass in Screenings and Early Detection

In honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to bring you a special bonus episode of Straight Up With Steph, where Susan Cotten, a returning podcast guest, seasoned dental hygienist, and oral cancer specialist, presents a masterclass in oral cancer education. This year, it’s estimated that about 59,660 Americans will be diagnosed with either oral or oral pharyngeal cancer. That’s over 160 Americans diagnosed every single day.  Susan joins us in sharing the four pillars of her Cotten Method for oral cancer screening, common risk factors & symptoms, the significant role HPV plays in oropharyngeal cancer, and how to confidently talk to patients about HPV and the vaccine. About Susan Cotten:Susan Cotten, BS, RDH, OMT, is dentistry’s oral cancer coach! She is the founder and CEO of Oral Cancer Consulting and developed The Cotten Method, an oral cancer screening method and dental oral cancer office system. In addition to speaking, Susan holds hands-on oral cancer screening workshops for dental professionals who want to have more confidence in a comprehensive screening, reduce the risk of liability, and increase early detection. In her career, Susan has performed over 60 thousand oral cancer screenings. She is the Dental Lead for the Alliance for HPV Free Colorado, an instructor for the National Network for Healthcare Hygienists, an RDH Advisory Board member at The Oral Cancer Foundation, and director with Dental Codeology Consortium. Links Mentioned:Ep 17: Disability Insurance 101: Tips For Protecting Your Future with Susan CottenOral Cancer FoundationNNHH Cotten Method Online CourseRDH Article: It’s time to get comfortable discussing HPVColorado Dental AssociationDenSmiles Connect with Susan Cotten:Oral Cancer ConsultingFacebook:@SusanCottenRDHLinkedIn: @SusanCottenInstagram: @scottenrdhTo watch on YouTube, click hereDisclaimer: The opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Polished Posture. The information shared in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for any health concerns or before making significant lifestyle changes.  Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! Click here for Christmas In July Sale!(code: POLISH150 FOR $150 off cordless polishers)  To connect with me: 🦷Polished Posture Club➡️Instagram💻My Website📨Email: [email protected] 💌Newsletter signup