Is detecting oral cancer in general dental practices a realistic expectation? A population-based study using population linked data in Scotland

Is detecting oral cancer in general dental practices a realistic expectation? A population-based study using population linked data in Scotland

Introduction Despite the increasing burden of oral cancer (OC) – including oral cavity (OCC) and oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) – it remains a relatively low-volume disease in Scotland, with anecdotal evidence suggesting that dentists only see between one and two cases in their practising careers. Aims...

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Main Authors: Conway, D.I (Author), Gibson, J. (Author), McMahon, A.D (Author), Purkayastha, M. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2018
Subjects:
early cancer diagnosis
Early Detection of Cancer
Facilities and Services Utilization
general practice
General Practice, Dental
human
Humans
incidence
Incidence
Mouth Neoplasms
mouth tumor
professional practice
Professional Practice Location
register
Registries
Scotland
social class
Social Class
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