On the role of physicians in oral cancer diagnosis

•Dental issues represent a similar burden on physicians as other head-neck conditions.•Early diagnosis of oral cancer seems crucial to improve survival.•General practitioners express less confidence when diagnosing oral health pathologies.•Primary care physicians would welcome further education in t...

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Published in:Oral oncology 2020-09, Vol.108, p.104843-104843, Article 104843
Main Authors: García-Martín, José M., García-Pola, María J., Varela-Centelles, Pablo, Seoane-Romero, Juan M.
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Language:English
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Summary:•Dental issues represent a similar burden on physicians as other head-neck conditions.•Early diagnosis of oral cancer seems crucial to improve survival.•General practitioners express less confidence when diagnosing oral health pathologies.•Primary care physicians would welcome further education in this field.•Joint activities for physicians and dentists may improve oral cancer diagnosis.
ISSN:1368-8375
1879-0593
DOI:10.1016/j.oraloncology.2020.104843