title: [Oral cancer. The importance of early diagnosis and role of the dentist].
abstract: Early diagnosis is an significantly relevant factor in the prognosis of oral cavity carcinomas. Knowledge of the clinical and oral manifestations of pre-cancerous lesions in general dentistry is of paramount importance. The initial treatment, follow-up schedule and reference timing are given in a decision chart. Special attention is given to the timing of biopsies in the treatment plan.
authors.affiliation: Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale Eeuwfeestkliniek, Antwerpen.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Noorman van der Dussen
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D001706:Biopsy; D003815:Dentists; D006801:Humans; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D010819:Physician's Role; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D013997:Time Factors
vernacular_title: Cancer buccal. L'importance du diagnostic précoce et le rôle du dentiste.