How VELscope® is Detecting Oral Cancer

Although it is not discussed as often as other types of cancer, oral cancer is still a serious and potentially life-threatening diagnosis. Oral cancer is diagnosed in close to 50,000 men and women and estimated to be responsible for the deaths of over 8,500 people every year. While any cancer diagnosis is frightening, it should […]

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Your Oral Health As You Age

Your oral health is important at any age. Not properly taking care of your teeth when you are young can have disastrous effects as you age. While cavity prevention is the main focus of your oral health when you are young, this focus can shift as you age. Even patients with good oral health when […]

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April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

  For the sixth consecutive year, Dr. Fiss will be offering free oral cancer screenings (usually $35) using the VELscope® Vx Enhanced Oral Assessment System at all cleanings during the entire month of April. Dr. Fiss is committed to doing his part to raise awareness of the importance of early detection of this devastating disease. […]

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The Importance of Oral Cancer Detection

Breast cancer and skin cancer are probably two of the most highly publicized cancers. Every year they claim tens of thousands of lives. However, with the focus on these deadly cancers, people are rarely informed about the probability of other cancers. The danger of voiceless cancers is that people usually don’t understand the need to […]

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