News Release

Dental associations host Oral Cancer Walk

The Student National Dental Association at University of Detroit Mercy and the National Dental Association (SNDA/NDA) are hosting their annual Detroit Oral Cancer Walk on Saturday, July 26, 2008 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Woodward and Montcalm (near Comerica Park).  University of Detroit Mercy students, faculty, patients and friends are asked to register at 8:30 a.m. to participate in this worthwhile event.

The dental student organization began this project to raise awareness of oral cancer, a silent killer of over 7,000 American men and women each year. Major risk factors are tobacco and heavy alcohol use. If detected in its earliest stages, oral cancer is easily treated.

The first 300 registered walkers will receive free T-shirts with the Oral Cancer Walk logo. All walkers must have at least one sponsor and a minimum of $20 in sponsorship pledges. Prizes to raffle and fun family entertainment will be present during the registration period.

For more information, please contact udmsnda@gmail.com or call the UDM Dental Clinic at: 313-494-6700.

Release date: June 25, 2008

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For more information about UDM, or to apply online, go to www.udmercy.edu/apply.