Strengthening Collaborations in Latin America for Advancing Oral cancer research and public health policies

Collaborative networks have the potential to reduce these gaps by pooling resources, expertise, and data. Improved public health policies supported by robust local data are crucial for reducing the OC burden in LAC. Strengthening regional and international collaborations will be fundamental for the advancement of OC research, improving early detection, and implementing effective prevention and treatment strategies tailored to the region's unique challenges. <b>Key words:</b>Oral cancer, mouth neoplasms, Latin America, oral potentially malignant disorders.