Keywords

erythroplakia, interprofessional collaboration, leukoplakia, oral cancer, oral squamous cell carcinoma

Authors

1. Janotha, Brenda L. DNP-DCC, EdD, ANP-BC
2. Tamari, Katrin DDS

Abstract

Abstract: Incidence of oral cancer is rising, and often, cases are not discovered until the cancer has metastasized to the lymphatic system. Most oral cancers are squamous cell carcinomas associated with high mortality. This article reviews oral squamous cell carcinoma relevant to primary care practice focusing on an interprofessional approach to care.