Inspection of the head and neck region for asymmetry, Tenderness or, swelling, Palpation of the submandibular, neck and supraclavicular regions for lymph nodes, paying particularattention to size, number, tenderness and mobility, Inspection and palpation of the lips and perioral tissues for abnormalities.

Systematic inspection and palpation all oral soft tissues paying particularattention to the high-risk sites for the development of oral cancer including the lateral and ventral aspects of the tongue, floor of mouth and the soft palate