Visual Oral Examination for Early Detection of Oral Cancer in High-Risk Individuals

"Oral preventive examinations in the three groups will be conducted over a one-year period. Individuals with oral injuries will be referred to stomatology, aligning with the existing protocol. Histopathological examinations of the biopsied lesions will be performed at the Oral Pathology Laboratory of the Faculty of Dentistry at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, following the established procedures.~Users diagnosed with malignancy will be directed to receive treatment at the reference hospital, with monitoring carried out by the Basic Health Unit responsible for coordinating care, in accordance with the current protocol.~In addition to histopathological examinations, the Faculty of Dentistry will be available to conduct a physical examination and biopsy if the user is not attended to by the Municipal Health Department. This additional resource ensures comprehensive care for individuals who may not have immediate access to municipal health services."