You know your dentist is looking for cavities during regular checkups, but you may not know you're also being screened for cancer at the same time. Oral Cancer and cancers of the throat, tonsils, and back of the tongue, affect approximately 40 thousand people a year. Regular visits to your dentist can help you detect such cancers early, and changing a few potentially harmful habits may help reduce your chances of developing them. Learn more at MouthHealthy.org
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Asia Hodgeman
Asia has been with the company since 2010 and is currently the location manager for our Cool Springs clinic. In addition, Asia manages all social media platforms for both of our locations. She spends her spare time volunteering as an advocate with Imerman Angels, a support group for people who have been diagnosed with cancer. As a cancer survivor herself, she understands the importance of mentoring others with their diagnosis. She loves spending time with her husband and two boys, going to the beach, arts and crafts, and cooking.
