oral Cancer Screening

Visual Aids for Cancer Screening Give You Peace of Mind

Historically, most individuals diagnosed with oral cancer were over 40 and/or tobacco users. However, the risk factors associated with oral cancers are changing and impacting a wider range of ages and backgrounds.

At Epic Dentistry, we screen every patient as part of our standard hygiene exam to look for signs of cancer or precancerous conditions. Oral cancer is an ideal cancer to identify early through screening because it is generally preceded by an identifiable pre-malignant lesion and the progression from dysplasia occurs over a period of several years. 

To aid us in oral cancer detection we use the VELscope® Vx Enhanced Oral Assessment System and OralID. These wireless, handheld scopes use fluorescence technology to enhance visualization of oral mucosal abnormalities that are not visible to the naked eye, that suggest oral cancer and pre-cancer may be present. With early detection there is a high chance for full recovery.