Your mouth can hide a secret...
Dentists saving lives is now more than ever a reality with the development of VELscope.
Detected early, oral cancer's 5-year survival rate is approximately 83%. Detected late, oral cancer's 5 year survival rate is approximately 32%
Oral cancer screenings are a very important part of the dental visit for the patient. With the advances in modern technology, we are now able to pinpoint the start of a potential problem much earlier in its evolution. The ability to do so is extremely important in being able to treat any issues prior to them becoming a major irreversible problem.
An annual cancer screening is recommended for all patients, so make sure you request one at your next dental visit.