Dentist typically don’t think of themselves as people who can save lives. They perform a wide range of services that improve lives—from perio to endo to ortho treatments, and from routine restorations to complex surgeries. But they also hold the power to change the odds of oral cancer.
Oral cancer is not talked about often. It stays mostly out of the spotlight. But the 5-year mortality rate of oral cancer is higher than that of cervical cancer and prostate cancer, and kills one person every hour of every day.[1]” This is something that should be looked for early on, being that the cure rates reside at 80-90%. It is difficult to spot the early signs of oral cancer with just the naked eye, and this can be intimidating. However, with DENTALEZ’s Identafi and its advanced technology, the detection of biochemical and morphological changes in the cells of the mouth, throat, tongue, and tonsils can be done seamlessly.
The system uses the Multi-Spectral Fluorescence and Reflectance technology to increase visualization of mucosal abnormalities like oral cancer and premalignant dysplasia, which is often missed at first glance. Indentafi utilizes 3 distinct color wavelengths, which makes it substantially easier to identify abnormalities, adding a force beyond just the naked eye. These multi-spectral wavelengths will increase a dentist’s confidence when recommending biopsies. Identafi’s high-speed and high-resolution capabilities help to enhance the appearance of suspicious tissue.
Because oral cancer is growing at an alarming rate, the screening tool, Identafi, is here to help you recognize and treat cases, giving you the power to help slow the growth of this horrible disease.
[1] American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons