VELscope Vantage System

The VELscope Vantage System is the only oral cancer screening system commercially available today.  Dr. Williams and his hygienists use this tool to enhance the visualization of oral mucosal abnormalities that may not be apparent or visible to the naked eye, such as oral cancer, premalignant dysplasia, and other oral tissue abnormalities. 

The VELscope Vantage System functions by facilitating the direct visualization of tissue fluorescence and the changes in fluorescence that occur when abnormalities are present. The VELscope Vantage System emits a safe blue light into the oral cavity, causing tissue fluorescence from the surface of the epithelium through to the basement membrane, where pre-malignant changes typically start, and in the stroma beneath. The special optical filtering in the handpiece allows the dentist to immediately view the different fluorescence signatures from the oral tissue to help differentiate between normal and abnormal tissue.

Remember: early discovery is key. When caught at an early stage, oral cancer has an 80-90% survival rate. But only 35% of cases are diagnosed early. The VELscope Vantage System can help with early detection. Ask Dr. Williams about a screening during your next appointment.