Salivary biomarkers and their efficacies as diagnostic tools for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Systematic review and meta‐analysis

Background More than 90% of malignant tumors of the head and neck are oral squamous cell carcinomas. Early detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma using salivary biomarkers could prevent malignant transformations and enhance patient survival. Methods A systematic search in MEDLINE and the Central Register of Controlled Trials and meta‐analysis were undertaken to identify the screening potential of six salivary biomarkers for early oral...