Oral Cancer Prevention

By Michelle C. Arnett, RDH, BS, MS and Cynthia L. Stull, DHSc, MDH, RDH

The incidence of human papillomavirus-related oropharyngeal cancers (HPV-OPCs) continues to rise. As this is the most common HPV-related cancer in the United States,1 the American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry support advocacy for HPV prevention, as well as administration of the HPV vaccine in dental settings.2,3 Dental hygienists may serve an instrumental role in screening and providing patient-centered counseling for the prevention of HPV-OPCs.

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