Background: Oral cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. It may affect any anatomical site in the mouth most commonly Buccal Mucosa, Floor of the mouth, Tongue. The use of tobacco and betel quid are most common risk factors of Oral Cancer. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of Patients at Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital who were diagnosed with oral cancer between 2015 to 2020. The total number of Oral Cancer cases with associated demographic information (age, sex, and site), for the 5‐year period from 2015 to 2020 was obtained. The statistical analysis consisted of descriptive analysis, including frequency, percentage, and mean ± standard deviation. Results: A total of 115 cases were recorded. Statistically, Oral Cancer was found to be more prevalent in males and individuals over 40 to 50 years of age. The Buccal Mucosa was the most common site of occurrence. Conclusion: Males and older people are at relatively higher risk of developing oral cancer. The Buccal Mucosawas the most affected site, but any site in the oral cavity may be involved. Further exploration of the causes of oral malignancy in India is necessary to improve prevention strategies.
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