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Oral Cancer and Artificial Intelligence

Transforming Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research

  • 1st Edition - April 26, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Sujata Dash, Subhendu Kumar Pani, Somenath Chakraborty, Timothy Aladelusi, Ruwan Duminda Jayasinghe
  • Language: English

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Description

Oral Cancer and Artificial Intelligence: Transforming Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and oral cancer care. Sections detail how AI technologies are revolutionizing and evolving diagnosis, treatment, and management, offering new hope and improved outcomes for patients. The book is structured into ten well-defined sections, each addressing a critical aspect of oral cancer care enhanced by AI. It features contributions from leading experts in the fields of AI, oral cancer research, biomedical engineering, and clinical practice from prestigious, worldwide institutions who share valuable insights and their experiences in applying AI to transform oral cancer care.

This book is an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, healthcare professionals, and students interested in the transformative potential of AI in oral cancer care. It offers a blend of theoretical knowledge, practical applications, and future directions, making it a comprehensive guide to understanding and leveraging AI to improve outcomes in oral cancer management.

Key features

  • Provides an in-depth exploration of AI applications across all stages of oral cancer care, from early detection and diagnosis to treatment planning, prognosis, and patient support
  • Features insights and research from leading experts in AI, oral cancer, and biomedical engineering
  • Includes real-world case studies and practical guidelines for integrating AI technologies into clinical workflows, making it a valuable resource for healthcare professionals and researchers

Readership

Scholars, scientists, and students in the fields of artificial intelligence, biomedical engineering, oncology, and healthcare technology

Table of contents

SECTION I: Introduction to oral cancer and AI


1 Oral cancer overview
Prasangi M. Peiris, Ajith Manjula Attygalla, Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi, Ruwan Duminda Jayasinghe

2 Role of artificial intelligence in healthcare
Dhanushka Leuke Bandara, Isuru B. Nawinne, Ajith Manjula Attygalla, Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi, Ruwan Duminda Jayasinghe

SECTION II: AI in early detection and screening


3 AI‑enhanced screening tools: Innovations and challenges in oral cancer detection
R.M.S.G.K. Rasnayaka, Isuru B. Nawinne, Roshan G. Ragel, Ruwan Duminda Jayasinghe

4 Image analysis and pattern recognition
Kabrambam Rupabanta Singh, Sourav Kumar Giri, Sujata Dash

SECTION III: AI in diagnosis


5 AI‑driven diagnostic systems
Deepika Ghai, Sunpreet Kaur Nanda, Shweta Pathania Mishra, Kavita Gadade, Kanav Dhir, Akshay Dhande

6 Natural language processing for histopathology
B.S.M.S. Siriwardena, Roshan G. Ragel, Ruwan Duminda Jayasinghe

SECTION IV: AI in treatment planning and decision support


7 Artificial Intelligence in surgical planning
K. Murugesan, S. Gidean Arularasan, M.P. Santhosh Kumar

8 Precision radiotherapy in the era of artificial intelligence and big data analytics
Jyoti Kukreja, Sajjan Rajpurohit, Rajender Kumar

9 Chemotherapy and artifical intelligence‑based treatment protocols
K. Murugesan, Anitha Ramesh, M.P. Santhosh Kumar

SECTION V: AI in prognosis and outcome prediction


10 Artificial intelligence in the prognosis of oral cancer
K. Murugesan, N.K. Aditya, M.P. Santhosh Kumar

11 Survival analysis and risk stratification
Tarun Jaiswal, Sujata Dash

SECTION VI: AI in rehabilitation and patient support


12 Post‑treatment AI applications
Arvind Muthukrishnan, Raghunand J. Sindhe, Gururaj Arakeri, Meghana Maruthi

13 Artificial intelligence in quality of life (QOL) assessment for oral cancer patients
Rasika M. Jayasinghe, Ajith Manjula Attygalla, Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi, Ruwan Duminda Jayasinghe

SECTION VII: Data management and AI integration


14 Big data and AI in oral cancer
Bhupesh Deka, Sujata Dash

15 Ethical and legal consideration associated with AI use
Anjali Priyadarshini, Diksha Dahiya, Baby, Rita Rani, Renu Choudhary

SECTION VIII: Emerging AI technologies and future directions


16 Innovations in oral cancer management enabled by artificial intelligence (AI)
Ajith Manjula Attygalla, Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi, Ruwan Duminda Jayasinghe

17 Future trends in AI and oral cancer
Liyanaarachchige Anushan Hiranya Jayasinghe, Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi, Ajith Manjula Attygalla, Ruwan Duminda Jayasinghe

SECTION IX: Case studies and practical applications


18 AI in clinical practices
Jyoti Kukreja

19 Practical implementation of AI technologies in oral cancer
Karthikeyan Ramalingam, Praveen Kumar Poola, Kranti Kiran Reddy Ealla

SECTION X: Conclusion

20 Summary and outlook
Sujata Dash

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: April 26, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

SD

Sujata Dash

Sujata Dash is a Professor of Information Technology at Nagaland University, India, and an IEEE Senior Member, with over three decades of academic and research experience. She holds a PhD in Computational Modeling and has also completed postdoctoral research at the University of Manitoba, Canada, where she later served as a Visiting Professor. Her research spans machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, natural language processing, and IoT, with applications across healthcare, data science, and smart systems. Dr. Dash has an extensive publication record with leading publishers including Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, and CRC Press, and serves on the editorial boards of several international journals. She has delivered keynote lectures and chaired sessions at numerous international conferences and has received several awards, including the Global Distinguished Award (IEEE IAS, 2023), Outstanding Scientist Award, and Best Researcher Award.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Information Technology, School of Engineering and Technology, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, Meriema, Nagaland, India

SP

Subhendu Kumar Pani

Subhendu Kumar Pani received his PhD from Utkal University, Odisha, India, in 2013. He currently serves as Principal of Krupajal Engineering College, Bhubaneswar, India, and has over 17 years of teaching and research experience. A prolific author, he serves as Series Editor for CRC Press’ Advances in Computational Collective Intelligence, Apple Academic Press’ AAP Advances in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, and Wiley-Scrivener’s Intelligent Data Analytics for Terror Threat Prediction, and is actively involved as an associate editor, editorial board member, and reviewer for several international journals. He also contributes to national and international conference communities. His research interests include data mining, big data analytics, web data analytics, fuzzy decision-making, and computational intelligence. He is a Fellow of SSARS (Canada) and a Life Member of several professional bodies, including IE, ISTE, ISCA, OBA, OMS, SMIACSIT, SMUACEE, and CSI. He has received multiple research awards in recognition of his contributions.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Principal, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Krupajal Engineering College, Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

SC

Somenath Chakraborty

Dr. Somenath Chakraborty is an Assistant Professor at The West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Beckley, West Virginia, USA. With 11 years of experience in various academic roles, including Lecturer, Assistant Professor, and Principal at multiple government ITIs, he has developed strong research expertise in artificial intelligence, medical image and data processing, machine learning, pattern recognition, and digital image processing. He has authored numerous research journals, conference papers, and book chapters. As an IEEE Senior Member, he is involved with the IEEE Computer Society, IEEE Computational Intelligence Society, and other professional organizations. Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for various IEEE and Springer journals, and is an editor for several publications. Somenath has held leadership roles in the Graduate Student Association for Arts and Sciences at The University of Southern Mississippi. His research interests include machine learning, data science, computer vision, and blockchain technology.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, The West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Beckley, West Virginia, USA

TA

Timothy Aladelusi

Dr Timothy Aladelusi obtained the Bachelor of dental Surgery from the University of Ibadan in 2003 and proceeded to obtained his Masters degree in Anatomy from the same institution in 2008. He had his residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon of the West African College of Surgeon at the University College Hospital, Ibadan from June 2006 to Oct 2012. He was awarded the Fellowship of the AOCMF in Craniomaxillofacial Trauma done the Hannover Medical School Germany in 2014. He also received the International association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Fellowship in Maxillofacial oncology and reconstruction which he did under the tutelage of Prof Zhang Chen Ping at the Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, PRC in 2017/2018. His research interest is maxillofacial trauma, dento-alveolar surgery and maxillofacial oncology and reconstruction. He has over 40 publications in peer reviewed journals.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Ibadan, Nigeria

RJ

Ruwan Duminda Jayasinghe

Prof Ruwan Jayasinghe is a health specialist with over 20 years’ experience in teaching, clinical dental practice, scholarly research, and leadership. Prof Jayasinghe has academic/professional qualifications in Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Radiology. He has collaborated with multiple national and international institutions/organizations of learning/teaching and research. Prof Jayasinghe has over 150 peer reviewed publications, with several citations. He has received various research grants. He has been recognized for his teaching and research work with multiple wards. Prof Jayasinghe has contributed to the professional associations by holding high ranking positions. He is an editorial board member to multiple journals and is also a referee to 40 prestigious journals.

Affiliations and expertise
University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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