Exploring dental students' knowledge on oral cancer prevention: a cross-sectional study in Moldova, Armenia, and Belarus
The present study reveals notable gaps in OC knowledge and concerning tobacco use behaviors among dental students in Moldova, Belarus, and Armenia. By providing comprehensive education on risk factors and addressing personal habits, dental schools can better prepare future professionals to play a critical role in OC prevention and management.
Authors
- N.V. Shakavets (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8811-9545)
- Olga Golburean
- Marina Markaryan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3390-9160)
- Gayane Manrikyan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3066-2622)
- Ferda Özkaya
- Izabella Vardanyan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6355-9552)
- Diana Uncuța (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8172-2854)
- Daniela Elena Costea (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7673-0358)
- Tarig Osman
Institutions
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NO)
- Haukeland University Hospital (NO)
- Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (MD)
- University of Bergen (NO)
- Belarusian State Medical University (BY)
- Yerevan State Medical University (AM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Oral Health
- Published
- 2025-01-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-05459-8
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.70
Funders
- Helse Vest
- Universitetet i Bergen
- Norges Forskningsråd
- Senter for Internasjonalisering av Utdanning