Annals and Essences of Dentistry
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 2

Prevention and control of oralcancer: key role of dental surgeon

1Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Government Dental College, RIMS campus, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh

2Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Government Dental College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

*Corresponding Author: Dr. Chandra sekhar M, Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Government Dental College, RIMS campus, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh. Phone No: +91 9908046191. E-mail: mcreddy_2001@yahoo.com

Online published on 16 February, 2015.

Abstract

Oral cancer is one of the deadliest cancer. The incidence of this cancer is increasing every year, conversely this cancer is curable and even it is totally preventable. This paper reviews the preventive aspects of oral cancer.

Keywords

Oral cancer, preventaion, curable