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  1. Fulltext An assessment of oral cancer knowledge, attitudes, and practices among undergraduate students in Malaysian dental schools
    Chan ZW, Phuan YF, Ooi PY, Nor Azmi N, Pateel DGS, Yap HY, et al.
    BMC Oral Health, 2023 Aug 31;23(1):617.
    PMID: 37653402 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03354-8
    BACKGROUND: Oral cancer is a significant public health concern worldwide. Early detection and prevention are crucial in reducing the morbidity and mortality rates associated with this disease. As future dental professionals, dental undergraduates play a vital role in promoting oral health and identifying potential oral cancer cases.

    METHODS: This study aimed to evaluate the level of oral cancer awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and practices among dental undergraduates in Malaysia. A total of 595 students from years 3, 4, and 5 in both public and private universities participated.

    RESULTS: The results showed that a higher percentage of dental undergraduates from private universities were aware of oral cancer and had satisfactory knowledge compared to those from public universities (p 

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