Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

The connection between Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) has been well established in this decade. This challenging virus should be detected as early as possible especially by dentist in order to increase the prognosis of the oral or oropharyngeal cancer. Given that , interest is growing worldwide in the potential for use of HPV diagnostics in HNSCC cancer prevention programs. The currently available tests likely are too expensive and technologically demanding for widespread use. Wide knowledge and usage of the diagnostic test will reduce the incidence of HPV infection thereby increase the prognosis of oral cancer caused by Human papilloma virus. This review article discusses the various diagnostic methods to detect the HPV infections in Oral Cancer patients.
Keywords: HPV; oral cancer; HNSCC