Determination of epigenetic age through DNA methylation of NPTX2 gene using buccal scrapes: A pilot study.

Context: DNA methylation (DNAm) age can be used to evaluate the chronological age of individuals often called "epigenetic age." In this study, buccal scrape samples were used for the determination of epigenetic age.

Aims: To examine if epigenetic age could be determined using neuronal pentraxin 2 (NPTX2) gene in buccal cells.

"SKILL TO KILL" - Oral cancer and potentially premalignant oral epithelial lesions (PPOELs): A survey approach. Emerging of a new system and professionals.

Background: Oral cancer is said to be the 6th most common cancer in men and 12th in women. Potentially malignant disorders/potentially premalignant oral epithelial lesion (PMDs/PPOELs) have shown an increased risk of progressing to cancer. In this regard, lack of awareness about identification of oral PMDs among healthcare providers in general and oral pathologists in particular is said to be responsible for the diagnostic delay.