Cancer of The Mouth for the Dental Team

4. Potentially malignant disorders of the oral and oropharyngeal mucosa

Erythroplakia is rare (<1.0%), typically related to tobacco and alcohol use, and seen in the middle-aged and the older patient. It is usually a solitary lesion defined as a ‘fiery red patch that...

3. Other risk factors

Poor oral hygiene may be an independent risk factor for oral cancer. Many patients with oral cancer present with poor oral health, ie they have carious teeth and periodontitis. The number of teeth...