TY - JOUR
T1 - Oral cancer and precancer
T2 - improving outcomes.
AU - Rhodus, Nelson L.
PY - 2009/10
Y1 - 2009/10
N2 - The best way to help improve survival rates of oral cancers is early detection and treatment. Almost 80% of patients with these cancers would have a 5-year survival rate if their disease had been found early. Many factors, such as long-term exposure to certain carcinogens, may heighten the risk. It is paramount that a dental clinician be cognizant of the sometimes subtle and overlooked signs and performs appropriate follow-up care. This article discusses common presentations, clinical aids, treatment, and management, as well as provides a detailed clinical evaluation form. Testing techniques such as chemiluminescent examinations and use of the VELscope can help. Ultimately, the dental practitioner bears responsibility for improving survival rates.
AB - The best way to help improve survival rates of oral cancers is early detection and treatment. Almost 80% of patients with these cancers would have a 5-year survival rate if their disease had been found early. Many factors, such as long-term exposure to certain carcinogens, may heighten the risk. It is paramount that a dental clinician be cognizant of the sometimes subtle and overlooked signs and performs appropriate follow-up care. This article discusses common presentations, clinical aids, treatment, and management, as well as provides a detailed clinical evaluation form. Testing techniques such as chemiluminescent examinations and use of the VELscope can help. Ultimately, the dental practitioner bears responsibility for improving survival rates.
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M3 - Review article
C2 - 19824564
AN - SCOPUS:73349130490
SN - 1548-8578
VL - 30
SP - 486-488, 490-494, 496-498 passim; quiz 504, 520
JO - Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
JF - Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
IS - 8
ER -