State Tobacco Program to Work with Dentists to Fight Oral Cancer The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) announced today that it is offering free cancer test kits to Montana dental offices. The oral brush biopsy kits are designed to test for several types of cancer associated with tobacco addiction, according to Stacy Campbell, tobacco cessation specialist with the DPHHS Tobacco Use Prevention Program. The kits will be distributed in February as part of a state campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of spit tobacco. “Oral health-care providers have an important role to play in making patients aware of the health risks associated with spit tobacco and helping users to quit,” Campbell said. The American Cancer Society recommends that those who use spit tobacco see their dentist regularly for oral health screenings. To read more please visit www.dphhs.mt.gov. Contact a Local Dentist to learn more about how to maintain your oral heath!