RIZE, Turkey: According to the American Cancer Society, 58,450 new oropharyngeal cancer cases and 12,230 deaths are expected in the US alone in 2024. The World Health Organization’s Global Cancer Observatory reported 2,246 new cases of lip and oral cavity cancer and 551 deaths in Turkey in 2022. These figures highlight the importance of early diagnosis and the appropriate referral of patients, for which dentists are well placed. To that end, a recent study has assessed the oral cancer knowledge and experience of dentists in Turkey and found gaps in their clinical and theoretical knowledge, pointing to the need for improved training.