Tobacco use and Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are significant risk factors for oral and oropharyngeal cancers. Dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants can screen for oral cancer and can play a vital role in cancer prevention by recommending tobacco treatment for all patients who use commercial tobacco products and HPV vaccinations for patients ages 9-45.
Below are a list of resources to support dental providers in incorporating cancer prevention interventions into their practices.