Dysplasia & Oral Cancer 1

Question 1

what are the high risk sites for oral cancer?

Answer 1

• floor of mouth
• lateral border of the tongue
• retromolar regions
• soft & hard palate
• gingivae
• buccal mucosa

Question 2

what the increase rate of oropharyngeal cancer linked to?

Answer 2

HPV epidemic

Question 3

whats the risk factor for smokers who DONT drink?

Answer 3

x2 risk

Question 4

whats the risk factors for drinkers (3-4 drinks/day)?

Answer 4

x2 risk
(frequency more important than duration)

Question 5

whats risk factor for someone who smokes & drinks?

Answer 5

x5 risk

Question 6

what are other risk factors for oral cancer?

Answer 6

• diet
• socioeconomic status
• oral health/hygiene
• family history
• secual activity
• smoke & drink