Source: www.dentaleconomics.com
Author:  staff

LED Dental has announced that its VELscope Oral Cancer Screening System was featured on “The Doctors”, a television program syndicated throughout the U.S. and Canada by CBS Television Distribution.

The VELscope system received exposure in a segment focusing on the link between oral sex and oral cancer. The VELscope system was brought to the attention of “The Doctors” producers by Dr. Bill Dorfman, a frequent guest on the show and the cofounder of Discus Dental. Dr. Dorfman was also the featured dentist on “Extreme Makeover”, a reality TV series on ABC.

“The producers asked me what new oral cancer detection technologies the public needs to know about, and the first thing that came to mind was the VELscope,” said Dr. Dorfman. “Now that we understand that oral cancer can be caused not just by tobacco and heavy drinking, but also by exposure to the sexually-transmitted human papilloma virus, dental practices need to take the lead in giving thorough oral cancer exams to all of their adult patients at least once a year.”

When Dr. Dorfman first became aware of the link between HPV and oral cancer, he began using an oral cancer screening technology that required rinsing with a vinegar-based solution and the use of messy blue dies.

“Neither my patients nor I liked that technology, so I started to search for an alternative that was simpler, faster and less invasive, and that’s when I discovered the VELscope system,” said Dr. Dorfman. “Plus, in addition to being much more convenient, its fluorescence visualization technology incorporates what I consider to be the best available science for oral cancer screening.”

Dr. Ralph Green, president and CEO of LED Dental parent LED Medical Diagnostics, commented, “This high-profile exposure will no doubt have a profound impact on consumer awareness of the need for all adults to have regular oral cancer exams that include palpation, a visual inspection under incandescent light, and the use of an adjunctive screening device.

“Moreover, the credibility of Dr. Dorfman will further reinforce that the VELscope system is the most effective and convenient adjunctive device on the market from the standpoint of both patients and dental professionals,” he added.