Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-3 | Issue-06 | 203-206
Original Research Article
Role and Recognition of Dentist as a Preventive Oncologist
Dr. Anindya Bhalla, Dr. Asmita Jain, Dr. Sujata Bhalla
Published : June 30, 2018
Abstract
Oral cancer ranks in the top three of all cancers in India, which accounts for
over thirty percent of all cancers reported in the Country and oral cancer control is
quickly becoming a global health priority [1]. Two-thirds of the global incidence of oral
cancer occurs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs); half of those cases are in
South Asia. India alone accounts for one-fifth of all oral cancer cases and one-fourth of
all oral cancer deaths [5]. Since oral screening and early diagnosis plays an important role
in oral cancer prognosis, a dentist ability to recognize the clinical signs and symptoms is
crucial [21].