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Evidence-based clinical recommendations regarding screening for oral squamous cell carcinomas.

Michael P Rethman1, William Carpenter, Ezra E W Cohen

  • 1College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA.

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Dental screening can detect early oral cancers, but evidence is insufficient to prove it reduces mortality in asymptomatic patients. Clinicians should remain vigilant, especially for high-risk individuals.

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Published on: April 22, 2019

Area of Science:

  • Oral oncology
  • Dental public health
  • Evidence-based dentistry

Background:

  • Clinical recommendations for oral cancer screening were developed by the American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs.
  • The report evaluates the benefits and risks of screening for oral squamous cell carcinomas and adjunctive screening aids.
  • Focus is on visualizing and detecting potentially malignant and malignant oral lesions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide evidence-based clinical recommendations on oral cancer screening.
  • To assess the utility of visual and tactile examinations and adjunctive screening aids.
  • To inform dental professionals about current evidence regarding oral cancer detection.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of MEDLINE.
  • Inclusion of 332 systematic reviews and 1,499 recent clinical studies.
  • Selection of 5 systematic reviews and 4 clinical studies for developing recommendations.

Main Results:

  • Visual and tactile screening may detect oral cancers at early stages.
  • Insufficient evidence exists to confirm if screening alters disease-specific mortality in asymptomatic dental patients.
  • The effectiveness of adjunctive screening aids requires further investigation.

Conclusions:

  • Clinicians should maintain vigilance for potentially malignant lesions and early cancers during routine examinations.
  • Particular attention is advised for patients with heavy tobacco or alcohol use.
  • Further research on oral cancer screening methods and adjuncts is necessary.