Communication science et technologie
Volume 23, Numéro 2, Pages 14-26
2025-11-18

Oral Cancer Detection Using Deep Learning: Feature Extraction And Activation Function Analysis

Authors : Rouabhi Sarra . Hakiki Racha Ikram . Tlemsani Redouane .

Abstract

The classification of oral diseases, particularly distinguishing between cancerous and non-cancerous lesions, is a critical task for early diagnosis and treatment planning. In this study, we propose a deep learning-based approach that utilizes Inception ResNet V2 for feature extraction and a simple dense neural network for classification. To optimize model performance, we experimented with different activation functions in the dense layers, specifically ReLU, Sigmoid, and Softmax. Our results demonstrate that this configuration significantly improves classification accuracy, achieving a test accuracy of 92.11%. The separation of feature extraction and classification enhances interpretability and allows for better optimization of network parameters. This study highlights the potential of deep learning in improving the accuracy and robustness of AI-assisted oral disease diagnosis.

Keywords

Classification of oral lesions, Feature extraction, Activation Function, Deep Learning.