Objective: To assess the efficacy of calcofluor white (CFW) is compared to Gram stain and periodic acid-Schiff in detection of Candida in oral precancer and cancer.
Study Design: The study group consisted of patients with precancer (n = 45), cancer (n = 45) and control group (n = 45). Presence of Candida was confirmed by culture inoculation along with a germ tube and carbohydrate fermentation test.