Publications by authors named "Gajarathi Singh"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the prevalence of oral lesions in 1000 individuals who use tobacco in various forms, including bidis, cigarettes, hookah, and gutkha.
- Participants were assessed through demographic data collection and examination using the toluene blue staining method to identify associated oral lesions.
- The research found several lesions linked to tobacco use, with the most common being tobacco pouch keratosis for chewers and leukoplakia for smokers.
Background: The prevalence of oral cancer and other oral premalignant diseases (OPMDs) is increasing. Particularly among lower socioeconomic countries, awareness with respect to oral cancer is quite poor. The aim of the current study is to evaluate the level of awareness of patients about existing oral precancerous lesions.
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