Oral cancer remains a significant global health challenge, with late-stage diagnosis limiting treatment success. Conventional diagnostic methods often lack sensitivity and specificity, prompting the need for innovative approaches. Terahertz (THz) radiation, a non-ionizing imaging modality, shows promise in early detection and treatment of oral oncological lesions. This research explores its potential in diagnosing and managing oral lesions, emphasizing precision and non-invasiveness. A review of literature and experimental studies highlights THz imaging’s ability to distinguish pathological changes with high accuracy. Findings suggest THz radiation offers distinct spectral signatures for healthy and diseased tissues, enhancing diagnostic precision while minimizing patient risk. As a transformative advancement in oral oncology, THz technology holds potential for integration into clinical practice, paving the way for precision-based oral health care.

Alice Sabbagh is a final-year dental student at the faculty of dentistry, Damascus University, Syria. With a strong interest in innovative approaches to oral healthcare, she has conducted research in the field of dental oncology and nonionizing treatment technologies. Her research paper, Revolutionizing Oral Health Care: The Promise of Terahertz Radiation for Oral Oncological Lesions, was published in the Saudi Journal of Oral Sciences. The research was supervised by Dr. Marwan Al-Ra’i, a distinguished physicist and faculty member at Damascus University, Syrian Arab Republic. Her extensive research portfolio spans multiple disciplines, including physics, sustainable development, and medical sciences, contributing valuable expertise to the study. Her work explores the potential of terahertz radiation in oral surgery and diagnosis, focusing on its applications in precision therapy, ethical considerations, and noninvasive treatment of oral lesions. Despite being in the early stages of her career, she is committed to advancing research in the field of oral oncology and cutting-edge diagnostic technologies. She looks forward to sharing her insights at ENT 2025, contributing to discussions on the future of terahertz waves in dentistry and their transformative role in oncological treatment.