This document discusses oral cancer, including its incidence, classification, etiology, clinical features, diagnostic aids, and patient workup. Some key points: - Oral cancer is the 6th most common cancer worldwide and accounts for 40% of cancers in India. Squamous cell carcinoma makes up 90% of cases. - Risk factors include tobacco, alcohol, HPV infection, and poor nutrition. Potentially precancerous conditions include lichen planus and leukoplakia. - Diagnostic aids include tissue staining, brush biopsy, imaging modalities like CT and MRI, and salivary biomarkers. - A thorough patient workup includes medical history, clinical exam of oral cavity and lymph