Oral Cancer Screening 1 article

Oral cancer screening in dental care is the systematic examination of the oral mucosa and relevant head and neck structures for suspicious changes in people who may or may not have symptoms. Persistent ulcers, red or white patches, lumps and cervical nodes require careful documentation and appropriate referral, while risk factors inform vigilance. Screening does not establish a cancer diagnosis and should not create false reassurance when concerning signs need further investigation.