Message from Surgeon General
About this program
Authors, Credits and Funding
References
dental caries CONTENTS periodontal disease CONTENTS oral cancer CONTENTS tobacco cessation CONTENTS
What is Oral Cancer? Anatomy

Oral mucosa

Lips

Cheeks

Alveolar mucoca


Gingiva

Palate

Floor of mouth

Tongue

Salivary glands
Disease Process
Red lesions

Overview

Erythroplasia
(erythroplakia)

Erythematous
candidasis

Denture
induced
stomatitis

White lesions

Overview

Keratosis
(leukoplakia)

Lichen
planus

Oral
candidiasis

Hairy
leukoplakia


Mixed color lesions

Overview

Furred,
brown &
black hairy
tongue

Localized
hyper-pigmented
lesions

 

Signs and Symptoms Prevention

Screening

Introduction

Screening algorithm

Screening form

Screening demonstration

Resources