Oral Cancer Screening
Dr Johnson and his team use a state of the art screening system as part of your new patient exam and your annual exam. VizilitePlus uses technology that has proven successful in assisting dental professionals in the early detection of oral abnormalities including premalignant lesions and oral cancer. A ViziLite Plus exam is particularly important if you are at increased risk for developing oral cancer.
Did you know that one American dies every hour due to oral cancer? Twenty-five percent have no lifestyle or risk factors.
Early detection saves lives. When oral cancer is found early, treatment is 90% successful. The VizilitePlus exam improves Dr Johnson’s ability to identify, evaluate and monitor abnormal areas that are difficult to see and feel under conventional lighting and physical examination. As ViziLite Plus passes over oral tissue that has been treated with the rinse solution, normal healthy tissue will absorb the light and appear dark, abnormal tissue will appear white.
A few minutes of your time once a year is worth it for a healthier life.