Arnavaz M. Havaewalaa
Uttaranchal Dental & Medical Research Institute
India
Title: The new villain in oral cancer
Biography
Biography: Arnavaz M. Havaewalaa
Abstract
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head, Face Neck Region is attributed to many Aetiological Factors. The Most important causative agent in Oral Cancer is Tobacco usage, in any form, be it Cigarette smoking, Tobacco quid, or any other form of Tobacco placed/used in the mouth. In the last few years, another very important Causative factor has been discovered / observed in Head and Neck / Oral Cancer, and that is the Human Papilloma Virus. This presentation seeks to discuss this important breakthrough and its future implications.