A study on awareness of early detection and screening of potentially malignant oral disorders and oral cancer

• Published in: Journal of Dr. NTR university of health sciences Vol. 6; no. 1; pp. 35 - 38
• Main Authors: Devi, M, Vijayalakshmi, D, Dhivya, K, Vezhavendhan, N
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.01.2017; Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
• Subjects: Analysis; General dental practitioners; Health screening; Mouth cancer; oral cancer; Patient education; potentially malignant oral disorders; Prevention; screening

Background: Squamous cell carcinoma accounts for more than 90% of oral malignancies. The incidence of squamous cell carcinoma of oral cavity differs widely in various parts of the world. It is well within the scope of General Dental Practitioners (GDPs) to carry out certain diagnostic investigations...