TY - JOUR
T1 - Human papillomavirus
T2 - the fundamentals of HPV for oral health care providers.
AU - Ciarrocca, Katharine N.
AU - Jackson, Lana L.
AU - DeRossi, Scott S.
PY - 2013/5
Y1 - 2013/5
N2 - Human papillomavirus (HPV) has become widely known as the causative agent of cervical cancer and some oropharyngeal cancers. The development of HPV vaccines has further piqued public interest. As a result, dentists will have increasing numbers of patients who will inquire about oral HPV infection and its prevention by means of vaccination. Dental professionals must be informed.This review provides an overview of HPV, its association with HIV and oropharyngeal cancer and information on HPVvaccinations.
AB - Human papillomavirus (HPV) has become widely known as the causative agent of cervical cancer and some oropharyngeal cancers. The development of HPV vaccines has further piqued public interest. As a result, dentists will have increasing numbers of patients who will inquire about oral HPV infection and its prevention by means of vaccination. Dental professionals must be informed.This review provides an overview of HPV, its association with HIV and oropharyngeal cancer and information on HPVvaccinations.
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M3 - Article
C2 - 23795520
AN - SCOPUS:84879810134
VL - 41
SP - 349
EP - 355
JO - Handbook of Behavioral Neuroscience
JF - Handbook of Behavioral Neuroscience
SN - 0003-1348
IS - 5
ER -