Turning One Story Into Thousands of Saved Lives.
Amber Young is an oral cancer survivor, founder of Saving Face, and an inspiring keynote speaker. Through her powerful personal journey, she educates dental professionals across the country about the importance of early detection, oral cancer screenings, compassionate care, and giving every patient a chance at a healthier future.
Founder & Executive Director
Leading Saving Face while inspiring dental professionals through education, awareness and real-life patient experiences.
A Survivor, Advocate and Voice for Awareness.
Amber Young is more than a mother, wife, entrepreneur and oral cancer survivor. She is also the founder of Saving Face.
Amber's life was completely turned upside down after being
diagnosed with one of the rarest forms of oral cancer in the
world, Clear Cell Odontogenic Carcinoma. Since her diagnosis,
she has experienced treatment, surgeries, recovery and the
journey of finding her “New Normal” with Saving Face.
Today, Amber travels across the country sharing her unique
experience with dental professionals. Through her first-hand
patient perspective, she hopes to create greater awareness of
the importance of in-office oral cancer screenings, early
detection and compassionate patient care.
Oral Cancer Survivor
Sharing a powerful journey of diagnosis, treatment, recovery and resilience.
Patient Advocate
Helping professionals understand the patient experience from a personal perspective.
Founder
Leading Saving Face with passion, purpose and lived experience.
National Speaker
Educating dental professionals about screenings, awareness and compassionate care.
Speaking Topics
Amber delivers engaging, educational, and inspiring presentations for dental professionals, universities, conferences, healthcare organizations, and community groups. Each presentation combines clinical awareness with the real-life perspective of an oral cancer survivor.
You're Not Just Saving a Tooth, You're Saving a Life
Understanding how early oral cancer detection can truly save lives.
The Many Faces of Oral Cancer
Recognizing the different signs, symptoms and patient experiences.
1825 – What NOT to Say
Learning compassionate communication during difficult patient conversations.
A Young Survivor – My Oral Cancer Journey
A personal story of diagnosis, treatment, recovery and resilience.
A Collection of Oral Cancer Patients & Their Stories
Real experiences that highlight the importance of awareness and empathy.
A Glimpse Into Difficult Conversations Chairside
Helping dental professionals navigate sensitive patient discussions.
When The Plan Pivots
Managing unexpected challenges during diagnosis and treatment.
HPV and Me – What Does It Really Mean?
Separating myths from facts surrounding HPV and oral cancer.
Best Practices to Increase Oral Cancer Screenings
Practical strategies to improve screening rates within your practice.
When Life Doesn't Go As Planned
Finding strength, hope and purpose through life's unexpected challenges.
How HPV16 and Oral Cancer are Linked
Understanding the growing connection between HPV16 and oral cancer.
Communicating the Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings
Helping patients understand why every oral cancer screening matters.
Amber Young
Amber travels and shares her unique story with dental
professionals across the country, in hope of creating awareness to the importance of Oral Cancer Screenings in office and the patient experience, first hand.