Knowledge of HPV and its association with oropharyngeal cancer among dental students: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundHuman papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a significant risk factor for oropharyngeal cancer (OPC), yet dental students' knowledge of this association varies widely. Given the critical role dentists play in early detection and prevention, understanding their level of knowledge is essent...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Oral Health
Main Authors:	Khaled Albusairi, Badriyah Mandani, Ward Bouresly, Yash Brahmbhatt, Hend Alqaderi, Hesham Alhazmi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-05-01
Subjects:	human papillomavirus oropharyngeal cancer dental students knowledge assessment HPV-related cancers HPV awareness
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/froh.2025.1604925/full