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Oral Cancer Chairside Guide Chairside Oral Cancer guide for Prevention and patient management Up to 70% of oral cancers are preceded by premalignant oral lesions, such as persistent red or white patches in the mouth. This chairside guide focuses on the most common sites of oral cancer: the tongue, the insides of the cheeks, and the floor of the mouth. TOBACCO FACTS ORAL CANCERTobacco F AuseCTS Types of tobacco use Effects of tobacco on oral health Smoking Smokeless Increases risk of: Facts about oral 800cancer million men smoke. 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US$9.5 billion onMaps adAllv andertising three graphics forms© Myriad of Editions alcohol 2015 snus • halitosis (bad breath) Maps and graphics cigars© Myriad Editions 2015 cigarettes and smokeless(bee tobacco.r, spirits and wine) • loss of taste and smell The average age Governments spend less than dissolvables have been associatedwaterpipes with at the time of diagnosisUS$1 billion on tobacco control PATIENT MANAGEMENT each year. oral cancer, although 60 is about 60. spirits and beer have a From The Challenge of Oral Diseasehigher – A associated call for global action risk. by FDI World Dental Federation. 1950 2015 Maps and graphics © Myriad Editions 2015 BEFORE CANCER TREATMENT DURING CANCER TREATMENT AFTER CANCER TREATMENT From The Challenge of Oral Disease – A call for global action by FDI World Dental Federation. Maps and graphics © Myriad Editions 2015 Prepare patients Minimize the side effects of Monitor the healing process and before cancer treatment radiotherapy possible recurrence of oral cancer STEP 1 Eliminate oral infectious focus • Use local antiseptic, anaesthetic gel and • Follow-up and recall at least twice a year. STEP 2 Conduct non-invasive treatment non-alcoholic alkaline rinses in case of • Use antibiotic therapy in case post radiotherapy mucositis. STEP 3 Apply fluoride dental tray of traumatic dental procedures • Prevent caries by recommending brushing after radiotherapy. STEP 4 Recommend maxillofacial twice daily with a soft toothbrush and prosthesis if indicated • Conduct non-traumatic prosthetics for fluoride toothpaste between 2800ppm rehabilitation within 6 to 12 months. and 5000ppm and/or apply fluoride dental tray. • Recommend sugar-free chewing gum and salivary substitutes in case of xerostomia. Oral screening STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 Oral health professionals are well-placed to Examine the Examine the Examine the floor Examine the screen high-risk patients for early signs of inner cheek lateral border of of the mouth palate oral cancer. Survival rates can be improved the tongue with early detection and timely referral to multi-disciplinary treatment centres. STEP 5 Diagnosis WHITE LESIONS UNIQUE ULCERATION It is recommended SCREENING BY PALPATION SCREENING BY PALPATION Ask patient if he/she is a smoker to use two mirrors and to palpate oral mucosa in all oral REMOVABLE TRAUMATIC INFECTION LESIONS APHTHOSIS NON-REMOVABLE screening steps (tuberculosis, HIV, syphilis, etc.) Eliminate all traumatic factors Biopsy and timely Local or systemic SWAB TEST Lichen planus, Tobacco Idiopathic pemphigus Leukoplakia Leukoplakia and conduct two week follow-up referral treatment Homogenous Non-homogenous (smooth and (thick, white with red spots, rugous) If no candidiosis, translucent) Biopsy to confirm if If candidiosis, consultation oral cell carcinoma and anti-fungal needed regarding timely referral treatment oral hygiene is needed (plaque bacteria) Stop tobacco Stop tobacco Biopsy: OIN, Dysplasia, SCC and regular follow-up (Squamous Cell Carcinoma) DISCLAIMER Please note that in this document ‘oral cancer’ refers to squamous cell carcinoma. NOTE Please consult national guidelines and recommendations on oral cancer management and prevention. FDI World Dental Federation This chairside guide was Avenue Louis-Casaï 51 • 1216 Genève • Switzerland www.fdiworlddental.org/oral-cancer made possible through an unrestricted grant from T +41 22 560 81 50 • [email protected] ©2018 FDI World Dental Federation.
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