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ArticleJournal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education2025

Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Perceptions of Brazilian Dentists About Oral Cancer.

Maria Gabriela Rosa Sangoi, Yasmin Muniz Dias, Natan Katz, Fernanda Visioli, Pantelis Varvaki Rados, Manoela Domingues Martins, Laura de Campos Hildebrand, Vinicius Coelho Carrard

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Maria Gabriela Rosa SangoiDepartment of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Sul (UFRGS), Rua Ramiro Barcelos 2492/503, Bairro: Santana, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90035-003, Brazil.
Yasmin Muniz DiasDepartment of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Sul (UFRGS), Rua Ramiro Barcelos 2492/503, Bairro: Santana, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90035-003, Brazil.
Natan KatzTelessaúdeRS-UFRGS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Fernanda VisioliDepartment of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Sul (UFRGS), Rua Ramiro Barcelos 2492/503, Bairro: Santana, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90035-003, Brazil.
Pantelis Varvaki RadosDepartment of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Sul (UFRGS), Rua Ramiro Barcelos 2492/503, Bairro: Santana, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90035-003, Brazil.
Manoela Domingues MartinsDepartment of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Sul (UFRGS), Rua Ramiro Barcelos 2492/503, Bairro: Santana, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90035-003, Brazil.
Laura de Campos HildebrandDepartment of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Sul (UFRGS), Rua Ramiro Barcelos 2492/503, Bairro: Santana, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90035-003, Brazil.
Vinicius Coelho CarrardDepartment of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Do Sul (UFRGS), Rua Ramiro Barcelos 2492/503, Bairro: Santana, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90035-003, Brazil. vccarrard@gmail.com.

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Abstract

Dentists play a pivotal role in the early detection of oral cancer. Consequently, they are expected to possess the knowledge and the capability to recognize the features of this disease. The objective of the study is to evaluate dentists from different regions of Brazil regarding their level of knowledge and self-confidence regarding oral cancer. An online self-administered questionnaire was completed by dentists across Brazil registered on the TelessaúdeRS-UFRGS platform. This questionnaire encompassed inquiries related to knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding oral cancer. A total of 1291 dentists from all regions of the country responded to the questionnaire. The majority of participants were females (75.5%), with an average age of 36.3 years, predominantly from the public sector (46.8%). A reasonable level of knowledge regarding oral cancer was observed among dentists, although 48.6% of these professionals felt uncertain about diagnosis procedures. Dentists less than 8 years since graduation perceived themselves as more prepared to perform oral cancer diagnoses than those with more experience. Around 55% of participants had never performed a biopsy. Based on the obtained results, it is concluded that continuous education activities focused on oral cancer and implementing practical training during undergraduate studies are imperative. These strategies can improve professionals' self-confidence and diagnostic accuracy, thereby facilitating early disease diagnosis and, consequently, a more favorable prognosis.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelDentistsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeMouth NeoplasmsPractice Patterns, Dentists'AdultBrazilCross-Sectional StudiesEarly Detection of CancerFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPerceptionSurveys and QuestionnairesContinuing educationDentistryKnowledge, attitudes, practiceOral neoplasmsStomatology

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