Research Guides: Oral Cancer Resources: Exam/Diagnosis

Conducting Exams/Diagnosing Oral Cancer

This section includes videos, photos, articles, and other materials to guide clinicians on topics such as conducting oral exams and identifying oral lesions. Please view the subpages using the left navigation tab to see all materials in this section.

Merck Manual: Conducting a Routine Exam of the Mouth and Oral Cavity
A quick guide on how to conduct a physical exam of the mouth and oral cavity.
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: Oral, Head, and Neck Pathology
An in-depth multi-page guide from oral and maxillofacial surgeons on oral cancer pathology, prevention, and treatment. Helpful videos are included on every page.
Oral Cavity and Nasopharyngeal Cancers Screening (NCI)
A guide from the National Cancer Institute on screening for oral, head, and neck cancers.