Dutch Dentists' Role in Follow-Up of Oral Leukoplakia: Insights and Necessity for Enhanced Education

Posted: January 3, 2025
A study assessed Dutch dentists' knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding oral leukoplakia (OL) and its follow-up. 57% of dentists performed regular follow-up of patients with OL. Dentists who did follow-up were more confident, likely practice owners, checked more oral subsites, encountered more oral cancer cases, and implemented effective policies. Most dentists felt their knowledge on oral mucosal diseases was limited and received inadequate education on the topic. Interested dentists can effectively monitor patients with OL but require additional education.

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