Oral Cancer Screening
Oral cancer is common for people who smoke and consume alcohol. Patients unfortunately continue to present with late-stage disease. Oral cancer screenings are intended to discover oral cancer at the initial stage so that the essential treatment can be started immediately. At Apollo Dental, we perform a thorough evaluation which includes analyzing changes in the medical history and development of new or unusual symptoms.
Dr. Ishita Seth and her staff will check your oral cavity, lips, cheek lining epithelium, gums, front and back of your tongue; floor and roof of the mouth including tonsils, jaw and neck for any lumps or abnormalities. Early detection of potentially malignant oral lesions can improve clinical outcomes and quality of life.
There are various technologies available to aid in early oral cancer diagnosis. We proudly utilize a technology called Goccles in our dental office to screen for oral cancer and precancerous lesions. Goccles is a special eyewear equipped with innovative optical filters used in conjunction with a curing light. It is a non-invasive, painless technique that allows rapid screening in 1-2 minutes. The special optical filter allows the dentist to visualize abnormalities. The tissue auto-fluorescence achieved contributes to the detection of the margins of precancerous and cancerous lesions. Goccles was awarded as the winner of the 2019 Edison Best New Product Silver Award.