Oncogenic role of human papillomavirus in oral and oropharyngeal cancers: Molecular insights and clinical implications for dental practice.
BACKGROUND Human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) has emerged as a distinct and rising subset of head and neck malignancy, yet awareness among dental care practitioners remains limited. The authors synthesized the molecular biology of HPV-driven oral and oropharyngeal carcinog...