International Association for Dental Research

Data from clinical test for saliva-based oral cancer detection reported at dental meeting

Published in Biotech Law Weekly, April 7th, 2006

Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer in men and the 14th most common cancer in women. In the U.S., oral cancer will be diagnosed in an estimated 30,000 Americans this year and will cause more than 8,000 deaths.

The majority of oral cancers are diagnosed in late stages, which accounts for a high death rates. Only half of those diagnosed with the disease will survive more than 5 years. However, if the cancer is detected early, there is an 80 to 90% chance for survival.

Currently, the early detection of oral cancer depends on a thorough oral cancer examination, usually by a dentist or other qualified healthcare provider, for possible signs and...

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