What the general dental practitioner needs to know about HPV-related oropharyngeal malignancy.
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Tailor, Chivani
Eley, Karen Ann https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2970-8662
Hussain, Farah
Milford, Christopher
McMillan, Roddy
Abstract
The rates of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma have continued to rise secondary to the increasing prevalence of the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV-related disease is typically found in younger patients who do not have the traditional risk factors for malignancy. General dental practitioners (GDPs) often examine patients regularly and may therefore have an opportunity to identify oropharyngeal malignancies at an early stage. However, many GDPs are unfamiliar with oropharyngeal anatomy, pathology and clinical examination. This review summarises the key points in identifying patients with oropharyngeal malignancy who necessitate urgent referral.
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Alphapapillomavirus, Dentists, Humans, Oropharyngeal Neoplasms, Papillomaviridae, Papillomavirus Infections, Professional Role
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Br Dent J
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0007-0610
1476-5373
1476-5373
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229
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Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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