Oral Cancer – Oral Cancer Clinical Examination
This should be done routinely with each patient.
Good lighting is essential.
Various ‘aids’ can be used but a visual and manual inspection is mandatory (GDC Scope of Practice 2013).
Useful Articles & Websites
International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organisation
Oral Cancer Recognition Toolkit
BJOMS 2011. Oral Cavity Examination – beyond the Core Curriculum