Abstract :
Abstract Objective: The current study was designed to assess the extent of knowledge and awareness regarding oral cancer among patients presenting to the periodontology clinic. Materials and methods: The research was carried out through in-person interviews with 510 volunteer patients, utilizing a questionnaire format. The questionnaire comprised two sections: the first section contained seven demographic questions addressing gender, age, education level, smoking habits, alcohol consumption, frequency of tooth brushing, and a family history of cancer. The second section consisted of 13 items aimed at evaluating the participants’ awareness and knowledge concerning oral cancer. Results: A majority of the participants, accounting for 68.6%, reported that they had not been previously aware of oral cancer. The study revealed a significant association between the levels of awareness about oral cancer and variables such as gender, education level, and oral hygiene practices (p
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Keywords: Awareness, Oral cancer, Risk factor