At Avenue Dental on the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane we offer Oral ID Screening at all our dental practices in Caloundra, Kawana, Maroochydore, Bli Bli, North Lakes, Baringa, Sippy Downs, Tewantin, Murrumba Downs, Beerwah and Woolloongabba.
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Oral ID (identification) is a well researched, leading edge product used to recognise oral lesions that may not be clear to the naked eye. Lesions may be cancer, pre-cancer or other abnormal lesions, and early recognition and diagnosis from Oral ID could potentially save lives. Oral ID uses a blue fluorescence lighting technology to highlight abnormal cells and is used as an adjunctive screening device in combination with clinical oral cancer screenings.
Should I receive Oral ID at Avenue Dental?
Oral ID is offered at each of our Avenue Dental practices to help our hygienists and dentists detect oral lesions early. We recommend all of our patients receive this service to help detect abnormal cells. We like to think of and treat our patients as family, providing the best possible care. This service is available at all preventative care appointments with our hygiene department.
How does Oral ID work?
Oral ID is painless and takes minimal time. Oral ID uses fluorescence technology to assist in screening soft tissue to identify potential cancerous lesions. This technology does not require messy dyes and does not leave any residues or tastes in the mouth.
Clinicians wear protective eyewear with a yellow coating on the lens to enhance the visual effects during examination. The Oral ID is flashed into the oral cavity and shows up areas of abnormality with a significantly different colour than that of healthy tissue.
Our clinicians check all areas of the oral cavity to ensure no areas are missed. Any areas of abnormality will be discussed with you before preventative measures are taken. We are excited to offer this cutting edge service at Avenue Dental. Current research shows Oral ID increases the chances of detecting earlier stage oral cancer – greatly improving the five-year survival rate of the disease. Oral ID does not definitively diagnose cancer, however it does give us great insight into abnormal cells seen.
Does Oral ID hurt?
Oral ID does not hurt; all it requires is an open mouth! Your dentist or hygienist will carefully examine your oral tissues under the Oral ID light as well as using conventional methods such as visualization and palpation of your oral tissues
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