Advanced Oral Cancer Screening
A few minutes that can save a life.
Oral cancer is far more treatable when found early. We screen at every exam.
What is advanced oral cancer screening?
Oral cancer screening is a visual and physical exam of the lips, tongue, cheeks, throat and neck, enhanced with light-based screening tools. It detects suspicious spots early. It's quick and painless. Its main limitation: screening can't diagnose cancer; suspicious areas need a biopsy.
Who is a candidate?
Often a good fit
- All adults
- Tobacco or alcohol users
- HPV risk
- Anyone with a sore that won't heal
Needs extra care or planning
- Recent oral injury (may show false findings)
When an exam is needed: This screening is part of every exam.
Problems it can address
Limitations: A screening isn't a diagnosis.
Benefits and disadvantages
Benefits
- Quick
- Painless
- Early detection
- Peace of mind
Disadvantages
- Possible false alarms
- May lead to biopsy
- Not definitive
The treatment process
- 1
History
Risk factors reviewed.
- 2
Visual exam
All tissues inspected.
- 3
Touch exam
Neck and jaw checked for lumps.
- 4
Light screening
Advanced light tool.
- 5
Follow-up
Referral if needed.
Timeline: About 5 minutes.
Recovery and aftercare
What to expect
Discomfort: None.
Downtime: None.
Aftercare
- Report new sores
- Avoid tobacco
- Limit alcohol
Call us right away if you notice
- Sore lasting over 2 weeks
- Lump
- Persistent hoarseness
Longevity and outcomes
Recommended at every exam.
What affects your result
- Risk factors
- Age
Possible complications
- False positives
- Missed lesions between visits
Cost and payment options
Often included with your exam.
What affects the price
- Advanced light screening
- Insurance
- Biopsy if needed
Insurance & financing
We accept most PPO plans and offer financing through CareCredit, Sunbit and others.
Comparison with alternatives
Self-checks
Monthly at home.
Physician exam
ENT evaluation.
Clinical case examples
Real, patient-authorized cases for this treatment are being added soon, with diagnosis, reasoning and results.
View our Before & After Gallery →Why choose Neo Dental?
Patient reviews
Read what our patients say, in their own words, on independent review sites.
Frequently asked questions
Does it hurt?+
No.
How often?+
At every exam.
Who's at risk?+
Everyone, more so with tobacco, alcohol or HPV.
What if something's found?+
We refer for evaluation.
Is it covered?+
Usually included.
How long?+
About 5 minutes.
Your care team & booking
Dr. Sol Shahri
General and cosmetic dentist leading every treatment plan at Neo Dental. This page was medically reviewed by Dr. Sol Shahri.
Meet the team →Related treatments
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