The role of the dentist in the early detection of oral cancer
20 Jul 2012All 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).
| Authors: | Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus, Van Zyl, Andre W. |
| Institution: | University of Pretoria |
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