Nationwide screening program for early detection of oral mucosal cancer - A review

India accounts for a significant global burden of oral cancer, despite this; the country lacks an exclusive national oral mucosal cancer screening program. Current efforts are limited to screening under broader non-communicable disease programs. Establishing a national Program integrated within existing health infrastructure could be a transformative step in cancer prevention. Therefore, it is of interest to focus on the urgent implementation of a targeted screening initiative to improve early diagnosis and reduce the burden of oral cancer in India.