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01-06-2010

Oral Cancer Preventive Practices of South Carolina Dentists and Physicians

Authors: Susan G. Reed, Kathleen B. Cartmell, Nadia G. Duffy, Amy E. Wahlquist, Debajyoti Sinha, Amanda Hollinger, Ashley Bode, Anthony J. Alberg, Terry A. Day

Published in: Journal of Cancer Education | Issue 2/2010

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the South Carolina (SC) dentists’ and physicians’ oral cancer knowledge and practices and interest in training in oral cancer screening and tobacco cessation counseling. Method used was a cross-sectional survey of SC dentists and selected physician specialties with responses to mailed questionnaires summarized by descriptive statistics and chi-square tests for comparisons. Overall response rates were 58%for dentists and 44% for physicians. Dentists (81%) and 13% of the physicians reported conduct of oral cancer examinations at least half of the time over the past 12 months. Dentists (41%) and 83% of physicians assisted patients to quit smoking. Few dentists (19%) and 53% of physicians were aware of SC tobacco cessation resources. Dentists (40%) and physicians (37%) were interested in receiving training in oral cancer screening, and 36% and 49%, respectively, in training in tobacco cessation counseling. Results support the development of tailored education for SC dentists and physicians to achieve Healthy People 2010 Oral Health Objectives for Oral Cancer.

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Title: Oral Cancer Preventive Practices of South Carolina Dentists and Physicians
Authors: Susan G. Reed
Kathleen B. Cartmell
Nadia G. Duffy
Amy E. Wahlquist
Debajyoti Sinha
Amanda Hollinger
Ashley Bode
Anthony J. Alberg
Terry A. Day
Publication date: 01-06-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Cancer Education / Issue 2/2010
Print ISSN: 0885-8195
Electronic ISSN: 1543-0154
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-009-0025-x

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