Evaluation of Turkish dentists' knowledge about oral cancer and oral mucosal lesions.

ABSTRACT:

Background/purpose

Oral cancer, including malignancies of the tongue, lips, floor of the mouth, cheek mucosa, gums, palate, and oropharynx, is life-threatening. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for long-term survival. Dentists frequently encounter oral cancers due to the nature of their work. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and experience of dentists in Turkey regarding oral cancers.

Materials and methods

A total of 361 participants were included in the study, and survey questions were sent via email. The survey consisted of 16 questions measuring demographic data and knowledge about oral cancerous lesions. Participants were grouped based on their specialization and knowledge level, and differences in responses among groups were examined.

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SUBMITTER: Gumrukcu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11218260 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature