Oral Cancer: Etiology and Its Diagnostic Aids

  • Dr. Tarun Vyas Asst. Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology R.R. Dental College & Hospital, Umarda, Udaipur Rajasthan, India.
  • Dr. Parnika Kuthiala Asst. Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery R.R Dental College & Hospital, Umarda, Udaipur Rajasthan, India.
  • Dr. Pradeep Vishnoi Asst. Professor, Department of Orthodontics R.R. Dental College & Hospital, Umarda, Udaipur Rajasthan, India.
Keywords: Etiology, Tobacco, Oral Cancer, Diagnostic Aids

Abstract

Oral cancer is of major concern as it is southeast Asia primarily because of the prevalent oral habits of betel quid chewing, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Recent advances in diagnosis and therapeutic techniques of these lesions have yielded novel molecular targets, uncovered signal pathway dominance and advanced early cancer detection. This paper is an overview of the various etiological agents and risk factors implicated in the development of oral cancer and also diagnostic aids in oral cancer.

Published
2019-09-30
How to Cite
Vyas, D. T., Kuthiala, D. P., & Vishnoi, D. P. (2019). Oral Cancer: Etiology and Its Diagnostic Aids. International Journal Of Drug Research And Dental Science, 1(2), 13-18. https://doi.org/10.36437/ijdrd.2019.1.2.G