Investigate how Frequently Dental Professionals Conduct Oral Cancer Screenings During Routine Dental Check-Ups and the Methods they Use.

Autor: Kumararama SS; Reader, Department of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India., Patel S; Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Government Dental College and Hospital, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India., Parekh NH; DDS, MHA, BDS, Graduated from NYU College of Dentistry, USA., Bhate P; MDS, Clinician, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Mumbai, India., Kukreja BJ; Assistant Professor of Periodontology, Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE., Hazra T; Intern, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Patia, Bhubaneswar, India., Kumar A; Associate Professor, Clinical Practitioner, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Mumbai, India., Badiyani BK; Associate Professor, Clinical Practitioner, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Mumbai, India.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences [J Pharm Bioallied Sci] 2024 Feb; Vol. 16 (Suppl 1), pp. S783-S785. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Feb 29.
DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1008_23
Abstrakt: Background: Oral cancer is a significant global health concern with substantial morbidity and mortality rates. Early detection during routine dental check-ups is crucial for improved patient outcomes. Dental professionals play a pivotal role in conducting oral cancer screenings, but the frequency and methods they employ remain understudied.
Aim: This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the frequency of oral cancer screenings during routine dental check-ups conducted by dental professionals and the methods they commonly use.
Materials and Methods: A survey was administered to 500 dental professionals, including dentists and dental hygienists, representing diverse demographics and practice settings. The survey collected data on the frequency of oral cancer screenings and the primary methods employed. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were used for data analysis.
Results: The study found that 85% of dental professionals conduct oral cancer screenings during routine dental check-ups, with 48% performing them annually and 33% at every visit. Visual inspection (97%) and palpation (83%) were the most commonly used methods, while adjunctive screening tools (45%) were less frequently incorporated.
Conclusion: Dental professionals are actively engaged in oral cancer screenings during routine dental check-ups, demonstrating a commitment to early detection. Visual inspection and palpation are commonly employed methods, but there is room for improvement in the adoption of adjunctive screening tools.
Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.
(Copyright: © 2024 Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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