Role of Dental Profession in Oral Cancer Prevention and Diagnosis.
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چکیده
The incidence of oral cancer is increasing worldwide. Malignant neoplasms of the mouth and pharynx have been rated as the 10th most common cancer in men and 7th in women, though geographical variations exist.1Generally, in a society, oral cancer is not properly understood. The sign and symptoms are frequently overlooked in the initial stages when it is responsive to treat.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The journal of contemporary dental practice
دوره 17 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016