Ameritas believes strongly in the importance of preventive care and oral wellness education, said Roxann Brennfoerder, vice president  group customer relations and operations. Using new technology along with conventional visual exams, this simple screening makes it easier for dentists to detect oral cancer sooner, allowing patients to seek treatment sooner.

Early detection is one of the keys to successful treatment for patients with oral cancer. In fact, according to the American Cancer Society (oral cancer in the United States, 2008 estimates), when oral cancer is found in its earliest stages, the five-year survival rate exceeds 80 percent.

About Ameritas Group
Ameritas Group, a division of Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., a UNIFI company, is a leading provider of dental and eye care products and services. With more than 30 years of experience in group dental and nearly 20 years of experience in group eye care, Ameritas Group serves more than 53,000 employer groups covering 4.2 million insured members nationwide. In New York, products are offered through First Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of New York. Learn more at http://www.ameritasgroup.com/.

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For more information, contact:
Roxann Brennfoerder
Vice President  Group Customer Relations and Operations
(402) 309-2521