Comparing dentists’ and the public’s awareness about oral cancer in a community-based study in Northern Germany

摘要: Abstract Introduction The purpose of the study was to compare knowledge about oral cancer dentists and public using a standardised, internationally accepted questionnaire in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Material methods In November 2007, standardised on mailed all within state ( n =2233). Simultaneously, polling firm conducted representative survey with shortened version questionnaire, via computer-aided telephone interview, among =1000). Results results are based 306 usable dental questionnaires =14%) 1000 interviews population. Most diagnostic factors were correctly identified by dentists, whereas less than 30% knew these factors. Only 47% 27% aware that patient is asymptomatic early stage cancer. risk inconsistent showed deficits as well public. Conclusions revealed few gaps dentists' compared large public's Based results, continuing educational programme for an campaign should be pursued.