Open AccessComparison of views on the need for continuing education on oral cancer between general dentists and oral medicine experts: A Delphi survey
Author(s) -
Stefania Leuci,
Massimo Aria,
Michele Nicolò,
Gianrico Spagnuolo,
K. A. A. S. Warnakulasuriya,
Mignogna
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of international society of preventive and community dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.476
H-Index - 14
eISSN - 2250-1002
pISSN - 2231-0762
DOI - 10.4103/2231-0762.192944
Subject(s) - medicine , oral medicine , graduation (instrument) , family medicine , delphi method , test (biology) , cancer , continuing education , dentistry , medical education , paleontology , statistics , geometry , mathematics , biology
The role of dental professionals in screening for oral cancer has been limited. The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the educational priorities of oral medicine specialists, general dental practitioners, and doctors of dental surgery with regards to the diagnosis and management of oral cancers and potential malignant disorders.