Purpose: To assess dental hygienists' knowledge of early-stage oral cancer lesions and
their practices, attitudes, barriers, and facilitators related to early detection. Methods: A 20 …

Objective: This study explores new methods for assessing in greater detail what dentists do
when they perform oral cancer early detection examinations. It clarifies practice behaviors …

This study aimed to investigate the possible factors affecting dentists' behavior relating to
performing oral cancer examinations as part of routine clinical examination. A total of 95 …

The purpose of this study was to obtain in-depth information on Maryland physicians'
knowledge, opinions and practices about oral cancer examinations. The qualitative …

Background. Because US dental hygienists play a significant role in providing prevention
and early‐detection services, it is important to describe and evaluate their oral cancer …

ABSTRACT A comprehensive examination of dental clients by dental professionals,
including extraoral and intraoral soft tissue examinations, has the potential to make a …

Objective The aim of this study was to assess the influence of clinical cues on risk
assessment of cancer-associated mucosal abnormalities. Study Design We differentiated …

OBJECTIVES: To examine Maryland dental hygienists'(DHs) knowledge of oral cancer risk
factors and diagnostic procedures, as well as opinions about the currency and adequacy of …

Oral cancer is responsible for more than 8,000 deaths each year. This mortality may be
attributed to lack of effective oral examinations by dental and medical primary care …

The purposes of this study are to determine early detection practices performed by primary
healthcare professionals, to compare medical and dental sub-groups, and to identify factors …