Dr. Preeti Nagar has done her BDS from ITS Dental College, Hospital and Research centre, Greater Noida and is now pursuing her Masters in the field of oral pathology from the same institute. This book is the outcome of her sheer hard work and knowledge. She has attended various national and international conferences and has presented various papers in different science congresses. She is an active member of 1. Indian dental association 2. Indian association of oral and maxillofacial pathology Dr. Heena Sadiq has done her BDS from Himachal institute of dental sciences. She has then done her MDS from ITS dental college hospital and research centre greater noida. She has attended various national and international conferences and is presented with many best paper and poster awards. She has many national and international publications in her kitty and is a proud author of many books. She is the second author of the book and has written 4 chapters in this book.
<p>Oral cancer is the 8th and 13th most common malignancy in the world for males and females, respectively. Globally, over 90% of malignancies affecting the mouth and maxillofacial region are oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCC), 80-90% of which are associated with tobacco and alcohol use. The oral cavity being the first entry point for various carcinogens is a common site for occurrence of OSCC. The major subsites affected by OSCCs are the lips, anterior tongue, floor of mouth, buccal mucosa, upper and lower alveolar ridges, hard palate, and retromolar trigone. The 5-year survival rate from OSCCs has not significantly improved in the past 30 years, remaining at approximately 50%. These facts underscore the need to explore for factors with prognostic bearing in OSCCs in order to better tailor their individual management.</p><div><br></div>
