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Oral Cancer Screening in Pikesville, MD
A simple exam that can save a life
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Oral cancer is one of the most curable diseases when it is caught early. That is why we perform an annual ViziLite exam alongside the conventional visual examination to catch abnormalities at their earliest stage.
Understanding oral cancer screening
Oral Cancer is one of the most curable diseases when it’s caught early. That’s why we perform an annual ViziLite exam, in combination with the conventional visual examination. ViziLite uses technology that has proven successful in identifying precancerous and cancerous abnormalities.
ViziLite helps your dentist identify oral lesions at their earliest stage of development. When premalignant lesions or early stage oral cancer is found, treatment is simplier, less invasive and more than 90% successful.
Are you at risk for oral cancer?
Increased Risk:
- Patients age 18-39 without lifestyle risk factor
- Sexually active (HPV 16/18)
- High Risk
- Patients age 40 and older without lifestyle risk factors
- Tobacco users (any age, any type)
Highest Risk
- Patients age 40 and older with lifestyle risk factors (tobacco use/alcohol consumption)
- Patients with history of oral cancer
News you can’t ignore:
One American dies every hour from oral cancer.
The American Cancer Society estimates a 5.5% increase in new cases of oral cancer and a 1.5% increase in deaths associated with oral cancer. And if you think you aren’t at risk for oral cancer, think again: 25% of oral cancers occur in people who don’t smoke and have no other lifestyle risk factors. Virtually everyone is at risk for oral cancer. That’s why we recommend a simple, potentially lifesaving sceening exam: an annual ViziLite exam.
We include this screening as part of routine care for our Pikesville patients because virtually everyone is at risk. One American dies every hour from oral cancer, and 25 percent of cases occur in people who do not smoke and have no other lifestyle risk factors.
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Why patients choose them
The benefits of oral cancer screening
Catches cancer early
ViziLite helps identify oral lesions at their earliest stage, when oral cancer is one of the most curable of diseases.
Simpler treatment
When premalignant lesions or early stage oral cancer is found, treatment is simpler, less invasive, and more than 90 percent successful.
Quick and painless
The ViziLite exam is a fast, comfortable addition to your regular visit that requires no special preparation.
Peace of mind
Because virtually everyone is at risk, an annual screening offers reassurance whether or not you have lifestyle risk factors.
What to expect
The oral cancer screening process
- 01
Visual examination
Our doctors begin with a conventional visual and physical examination of your mouth, lips, and throat.
- 02
ViziLite exam
The ViziLite light technology is used to reveal precancerous and cancerous abnormalities that may not be visible on their own.
- 03
Assess findings
Any lesions are identified at their earliest stage of development so their significance can be evaluated.
- 04
Next steps
If anything of concern is found, we guide you on prompt follow-up, when treatment is simplest and most successful.
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Patient Reviews
What our oral cancer screening patients say
“This is my second hygiene appointment with Sam and she is nothing short of spectacular. She is the best at what she does and I can’t recommend her enough!”
Nikaon Google“Loved the entire staff professionalism and friendly environment. Dr Todd is awesome. He actually checked on me again before I left while with the hygienist.”
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Interested in oral cancer screening?
Our doctors will tell you honestly whether oral cancer screening are the right choice for your smile. Call our Pikesville office to schedule a consultation.