Abstract
Background: Lip and oral cavity cancers are the second most common cancers in India and Sri Lanka. Hence, there is a need to enhance partnership among countries and institutions to develop the capacity to ameliorate the huge burden of oral cancer in the SEAR region. Methods: An observership model was field tested with the inter-country collaboration from India and Sri Lanka in December 2018 on seven Sri Lankan dentists from National Cancer Control Program participated in the observership model conducted in India. Results: This model covered all the components of oral cancer prevention including awareness on oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorder management training. Conclusions: This model emphasized the significance of inter-country handholding and strengthening of the existing cancer prevention activities.
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