The Best Cosmetic Service Our Profession Can Provide
Dentistry must embark on a formal and concerted oral cancer education effort to prevent this disfiguring and deadly disease.
Teran J. Gall, DDS

Oral Cancer in the Molecular Age
Identification of the specific gene sequences that transform a normal cell into a malignant one is necessary to formulate new detection methods and treatment strategies.
Joseph A. Regezi, DDS, MS, and Richard C.K. Jordan, DDS, PhD

Soft-Tissue Examination in the Dental Office
The key to a successful soft-tissue examination is a thorough and systematic procedure.
Russell E. Christensen, DDS, MS

Premalignant Oral Mucosal Diseases
Detecting and treating a lesion in its premalignant phase is the clinician’s best chance for saving a life.
Raymond J. Melrose, DDS

Diagnosis and Management of Oral Soft Tissue Lesions: The Use of Biopsy, Toluidine Blue Staining, and Brush Biopsy
There are several options for managing oral lesions, and knowing when to use which is important for a timely diagnosis.
Janice P. Handlers, DDS

Oral Cancer: A Self-Assessment Quiz
Readers can test and expand their knowledge of oral cancer with this comprehensive quiz.
Sol Silverman, Jr., MA, DDS, and Raymond J. Melrose, DDS

Oral Management of the Patient With Head or Neck Cancer
Appropriate dental management can mitigate the detrimental effects of radiation therapy on oral areas.
Bruce F. Barker, DDS, and Gerry J. Barker, RDH, MA