RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 HPV-Positive Head and Neck Cancers: A Review of the Literature
JF American Dental Hygienists Association
JO J Dent Hyg
FD American Dental Hygienists Association
SP 194
OP 201
VO 88
IS 4
A1 Matilda Minassian
A1 Jacquelyn L. Fried
A1 Robert A. Ord
YR 2014
UL http://jdh.adha.org/content/88/4/194.abstract
AB Purpose: The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is rampant among young adults and is linked with cervical and oropharyngeal cancers (OPC). As the preventive arm of oral health care, dental hygienists can take the lead in educating the young adult population about risk factors for HPV and OPC. Dental hygienists' active involvement in educational initiatives may help minimize the spread of HPV associated STDs, prevent transmission of HPV to the head and neck region, and decrease the development of OPC.