A Look Back at Some Important Oral Cancer Awareness Articles
With April being National Oral Cancer Awareness Month, let’s revisit some key content previously published by Dental Products Report.
Because dentists and early detection can save lives, it is imperative that we know what is available, which patients should be screened more regularly, and to consider having oral cancer screening be a regular part of everyday routine oral exams.
Here, during, National Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we are revisiting 5 previously published articles on the topic. Also, be sure to listen to this month's Floss & Flip Flops – Episode 28 – Oral Cancer Awareness Month with Susan Cotten podcast here.
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This feature, written by Renee Knight, was published more than a decade ago. Even so, the messages about oral cancer awareness still resonate today. You don’t want to catch it when it’s easy to see. By then, it may be too late. As a dental professional, you need to spot possible problems in the early stages, when treatment is less invasive and chances for survival are higher.
Read the full article here:
Forward Science celebrates a decade of changing lives with the hand-held oral cancer screening device. | Image Credit: © Forward Science
In March of 2023, the OralID Oral Cancer Screening Device reached a 10-year milestone. OralID is a battery-operated, hand-held oral cancer screening device that uses fluorescence technology to provide clinicians an aid in visualization of oral mucosal abnormalities, such as oral cancer and pre-cancer. Over the last decade, tens of thousands of clinicians have used OralID globally.
Early detection can save lives | Image Credit: FRESHIDEA / STOCK.ADOBE.COM
Oral cancer is becoming more common all the time, and dentists can and should play a big role in detecting the disease. There are technologies and products available to screen patients quickly and easily. Most cases of oral cancer can be effectively treated, but early detection is often the key.
In this 2020 article, we take a look at 6 oral cancer screening systems.
Viome’s Oral Health Pro System Detects Early Signs of Disease and Oral & Throat Cancer | Image Credit: © Viome Life Sciences
This at-home saliva testing kit can inform patients if they have certain biomarkers for oral disease or molecular features associated with oral and throat cancer. Viome Life Sciences released the testing kit that is available for both patients and dental professionals—called Oral Health Pro™—in July of 2023.
VELscope Conducting Research & Development Study | Image Credit: © LED Dental
LED Dental's VELscope Vx device has been a key player in oral cancer detection for several years. Last year they conducted a research and development study for AI and computer-enhanced assessments to assist clinicians in making faster, more confident decisions for patient care.
