Examination of the mouth
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Summary
| Description | This film stresses the importance of routine oral examination to detect infections or early diagnosis of oral cancer. Dr. Robert Johnson demonstrates a routine oral exam while explaining the procedure. The film also shows oral cancers in their early stages of development. The film concludes with an appeal by the Chief of the U.S> Public Health Service's Cancer Control Program, Dr. William L. Ross. He urges dentists to examine and test for oral cancer, arguing that the patient's overall health, not just their teeth, is the dental practioner's responsibility. Credits: William L. Ross, Robert H. Johnson ; technical consultant, Richard L. Hayes ; production consultant, Richard O. Deltrick. Received: (date unknown) as a donation from the United States Public Health Service. |
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| Source | collections.nlm.nih.gov |
| Author | Ross, William L., Johnson, Robert H., M.D., Hayes, Richard L., Cancer Control Program (Public Health Service), Fidelity Film Productions., National Center for Chronic Disease Control (U.S.) |
Licensing
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Attribution: Ross, William L., Johnson, Robert H., M.D., Hayes, Richard L., Cancer Control Program (Public Health Service), Fidelity Film Productions., National Center for Chronic Disease Control (U.S.)