Cancer in the oral cavity is often preceded by precursor lesions. Nine oral mucosal disorders
are known to have an increased risk of malignant transformation. The etiology varies from …

The COVID-19 (caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2))
epidemic started in Wuhan (Hubei Province, China) in mid-December 2019 and quickly …

Oral medicine (stomatology) is a recognized and increasingly important dental specialty in
many parts of the world that recognizes and fosters the interplay between medical health and …

Oral leukoplakia (OL) is a potentially malignant oral disorder. The Gold Standard treatment
is to remove surgically the OL. Despite optimal surgery, the recurrence rates are estimated to …

Chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD) of the oral mucosa, following allogeneic stem
cell transplantation, and oral lichen planus (OLP) are both mucosal diseases where the …

Leukoplakias (LPLs) are lesions in the oral mucosa that may develop into oral squamous cell
carcinoma (OSCC). The objective of this study was to assess presence and distribution of …

We implore dental professionals to continue their rigorous efforts to detect oral cancer, by
asking patients to phone in to their practice if they detect unexplained oral ulceration which …

Apical periodontitis caused by root canal infection is the most frequent pathological lesion in
the jaws, mainly manifested as periapical granulomas and cysts. Understanding of the …

Aim: Epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation, are considered important in the
regulation of target genes in cancer development. 5-Hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC) was …

Oral cancer is a cancer type that is widely prevalent in low-and middle-income countries with
a high mortality rate, and poor quality of life for patients after treatment. Early treatment of …