Living evidence-informed guideline on the early detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma and potentially malignant disorders: Light-based adjuncts to determine the need for biopsy, Version 2026 1.0

Identifying oral potentially malignant disorders and oral cavity cancer early can lead to better patient outcomes. The guideline panel evaluated the usefulness of light-based adjuncts for screening adults without mucosal abnormalities and for determining the need for biopsy among adults with mucosal abnormalities in the oral cavity or on the lip.