HPV Vaccine Communication and Administration for the Prevention of Oropharyngeal Cancer in Dental Primary Care: Perspectives of Professionals and Students—A Systematic Review

<b>Background/Objectives</b>: The rising prevalence of HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) presents a significant concern, prompting dental professionals to play an increasingly vital role in HPV vaccination and prevention within primary healthcare. This study aimed to assess the c...

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Published in:	Vaccines
Main Authors:	Kenneth Sik-Kwan Chan, Tin-Shun Titan Mak, Ollie Yiru Yu, Victor Ho-Fun Lee, Chun-Hung Chu, Siu-Chee Sophia Chan, Horace Cheuk-Wai Choi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Subjects:	dental professionals dental students human papillomavirus HPV vaccines oropharyngeal cancer
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/13/3/242

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