![]() However, the assessment of the knowledge and clinical practices revealed deficiencies in this regard. Palestinian dentists appeared to have positive opinions related to oral cancer prevention and oral mucosal screening. Inadequate training was the most reported perceived boundary against routine oral cancer screening. ![]() More experienced dentists showed significantly more positive opinions and better clinical practices related to oral cancer prevention and screening however, they had significantly lower knowledge scores compared with the younger dentists ( p < 0.05). Concerning the clinical practices, only 29.9% routinely examined their patients every time their patients visited. About 70.1% of the respondents had poor knowledge of oral cancer and its risk factors, and almost 84.3% had positive opinions related to oral cancer prevention and oral mucosal screening. The questionnaire was sent to all eligible participants ( N = 650) between July and September of 2022. Practicing dentists in Palestine completed the 44-item questionnaire encompassing the following four sections: (a) personal data (6 items) (b) oral cancer knowledge (21 items) (c) opinions and beliefs related to oral cancer (10 items) and (d) clinical practices related to oral cancer (7 items). This research used an online cross-sectional questionnaire design. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the knowledge, opinions, and clinical practices of practicing dentists related to oral cancer prevention and oral mucosal screening in Palestine. Oral-health professionals play a critical role in the early recognition and prevention of oral cancer however, most patients are diagnosed in the advanced stages that demonstrate poor prognosis.
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