British dental journal
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British dental journal · Jun 2006
General dental practitioners' perceptions of the West of Scotland Cancer Awareness Programme oral cancer campaign.
The 2003/04 West of Scotland Cancer Awareness Programme (WoSCAP) oral cancer campaign was designed to raise public awareness of the signs and symptoms of oral cancer. The objectives of this study were to explore general dental practitioners' (GDPs) awareness and perceptions of the campaign, and its impact on local dental practices. ⋯ Most respondents were positive in their assessment of the campaign and reported an increased awareness of oral cancer among patients.