The role of the dentist in the early detection of oral cancer

Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus; Van Zyl, Andre W.

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The role of the dentist in the early detection of oral cancer

Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus; Van Zyl, Andre W.

URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/19473

Date: 2011-09

Abstract:

All patients, and especially high-risk patients, visiting their dentist should receive a thorough examination for the presence of potentially malignant disorders or early oral cancer. It is well documented that early detection significantly improves the 5-year survival rate of patients with oral cancer (90% for early and as low as 20% for late, diagnosis).

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