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  • Oncology
  • Preventive Medicine

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  • Oral cancer presents a significant public health challenge with increasing incidence in young adults.
  • Late-stage diagnosis is common due to poor public awareness, leading to high mortality rates.
  • Precancerous lesions are visually detectable, offering opportunities for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing oral cancer screening studies and evaluate their effectiveness.
  • To identify research gaps and future directions for improving oral cancer detection.
  • To assess the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of screening in various healthcare settings.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of oral cancer screening studies, including one randomized clinical trial.
  • Analysis of screening feasibility and outcomes in different healthcare contexts (e.g., dental practices, primary care).
  • Evaluation of evidence regarding the impact of screening on disease downstaging and mortality reduction.

Main Results:

  • Visual oral cancer screening is feasible, particularly for high-risk populations, and can be cost-effective.
  • Opportunistic screening in dental practices is recommended where resources are available, but evidence for downstaging is weak.
  • Primary health care workers show promising outcomes for screening in low-resource settings.

Conclusions:

  • While screening is feasible, population-based screening is not widely recommended due to insufficient evidence of mortality reduction.
  • Continuous screening processes and emerging technologies are crucial for improving detection accuracy.
  • Further research is essential, especially in primary care settings, to enhance oral cancer screening strategies.