There is one step in your dental visit you cannot live without: oral cancer screening. 

In our continuing effort to provide the most advanced technology and highest quality care available to our patients, we are proud to announce the inclusion of the Vizilite Plus exam as an intregal part of our comprehensive oral cancer screening program.  Vizilite Plus is a simple technology that assists dental professionals in the early detection of oral abnormalities including premalignant lesions and oral cancer. 

Vizilite Plus is an easy and painless examination that is done annually.  It gives this practice the best chance to find any abnormalities you may have, at the earliest possible stage. Our goal is early detection to increase the survival rate 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.

* 25% of oral cancers occur in people who are not at risk of oral cancer.

* Studies show that the human papilloma virus plays a role in more than 20% of oral cancer cases.

* Oral cancer is one of the most curable diseases when it is caught early.

Are you at risk for oral cancer?  Virtually everyone is.

INCREASED RISK:
Patients age 18-39 without lifestyle risk factors.  Sexually active (HPV16/18).

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 and alcohol consumption.  Patients with history of oral cancer.

Oral cancer is one of the most curable diseases when it is caught early.  Cancer screening technologies have been saving lives for years.  Early detection tools such as mammograms, pap smear and PSA tests have greatly reduced death rates for breast, cervical and prostate cancers.  Now the dentist has a screening technology to use in additon to conventional visual examinations. 

Ask about Vizilite Plus today.  Better screening saves lives!