The Self-Reported Knowledge, Attitude and the Practices Regarding the Early Detection of Oral Cancer and Precancerous Lesions among the Practising Dentists of Dakshina Kannada—A Pilot Study

Introduction: Oral squamous cell carcinoma is one of the leading causes of mortality in India. The screening and the early detection of the premalignant and malignant lesions are the only means for controlling the disease. General dental practitioners can play a great role in this direction. The o...

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Main Authors: Shaila M, Pushparaj Shetty, Audrey Madonna Decruz, Prakash Pai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2013-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/3171/62%20-%205321_E(C)_PF1(PU)_F(H)_PF1(PUH)_PFA(H)_1.pdf