title: Current concepts in the management of oral squamous cell carcinoma.
abstract: This paper focuses on how patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) are assessed and managed once they have been referred for specialist care. Current and future treatment options are presented and basic management principles are discussed. It is our hope that this will enable the general dental practitioner to gain insight into the process and reasoning behind the multidisciplinary treatment of these complex cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, and School of Dental Science, The University of Melbourne. kspencer@omfs.com.au
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Spencer
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Ferguson
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wiesenfeld
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010166:Palliative Care; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012017:Referral and Consultation