“…Other types (16,18,31,33,35,39,45,51,52,56,58,59 and 66) of high oncogenic risk are associated with malignant lesions of the oral cavity, mainly squamous cells. 2,3 In Brazil, 500,000 to 1 million cases of HPV infections are estimated annually. 1 Detection rates for HPV in healthy oral mucosa vary significantly around the globe, suggesting that this site may work as a reservoir for Declaration of Interests: The authors certify that they have no commercial or associative interest that represents a conflict of interest in connection with the manuscript.…”