Research

Salivary Adjunct Tests for Early Oral Cancer Detection Limited to Research Settings

A JADA guideline panel issued two research‑only recommendations, restricting salivary adjunct tests for early oral cancer detection to research settings. The study emphasizes that such tests should not be used clinically for adults with or without mucosal abnormalities, underscoring the need for validated screening tools before routine practice.

Source: Journal of the American Dental Association

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