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An assessment of oral cancer knowledge, attitudes, and practices among undergraduate students in Malaysian dental schools

Chan ZW 1 , Phuan YF 1 , Ooi PY 1 , Nor Azmi N 1 , Pateel DGS 1 , Yap HY 2 Show all authors , Gunjal S 3

Affiliations 

  • 1 Faculty of Dentistry, MAHSA University, Jenjarom, Selangor, Malaysia
  • 2 Faculty of Dentistry, MAHSA University, Jenjarom, Selangor, Malaysia. [email protected]
  • 3 School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, 57000, Malaysia. [email protected]
BMC Oral Health, 2023 Aug 31;23(1):617.
PMID: 37653402 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03354-8

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Oral cancer is a significant public health concern worldwide. Early detection and prevention are crucial in reducing the morbidity and mortality rates associated with this disease. As future dental professionals, dental undergraduates play a vital role in promoting oral health and identifying potential oral cancer cases.

METHODS: This study aimed to evaluate the level of oral cancer awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and practices among dental undergraduates in Malaysia. A total of 595 students from years 3, 4, and 5 in both public and private universities participated.

RESULTS: The results showed that a higher percentage of dental undergraduates from private universities were aware of oral cancer and had satisfactory knowledge compared to those from public universities (p 

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