Level of awareness and knowledge among general dental surgeon regarding oral cancer
Medical Forum Monthly. 2013; 24 (6): 56-59
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-127269
ABSTRACT
The study was conducted to assess the level of awareness and knowledge Among general dental surgeon regarding oral cancer. Cross sectional study. This study was conducted among general dental practitioners of Hyderabad city from January to February 2013. A self administered questionnaire comprising of 12 questions was distributed among the 50 general dental practitioners of Hyderabad city. The level of knowledge and awareness among general dental practitioners regarding oral cancer and its sign and symptoms was not up to the level expected. Our study Clearly shows that continuous medical education is needed at general practitioner level so early diagnosis and better prognosis of oral cancer could be made possible
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Awareness
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Mouth Neoplasms
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Dentists
Type of study:
Screening study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Med. Forum Mon.
Year:
2013
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