Dental Station Family Dentistry is committed to helping you maintain your oral health. Our commitment involves more than just treating and preventing cavities. We want you to have complete oral health, which is why we are excited to announce our new technology to combat oral cancer—OralID Fluorescence Technology. With almost 46,000 Americans diagnosed with oral cancer each year, we know that early diagnosis plays a large role in a positive outcome. To help diagnose oral cancer early, we now offer comprehensive oral cancer screenings in Waco.
OralID Fluorescence Technology
In February, we joined forces with Forward Science, the manufacturer of OralID, to perform oral cancer screenings right in our dental office. By offering this new technology, we became a member of the ID for Life Program, which involves the early detection of oral cancer. In addition to early diagnosis, we are working to raise public awareness to oral cancer to promote the importance of having regular screenings during routine office visits.
As a reputable dentist since 2001 upon graduating the University of Texas School of Dentistry-Houston, Dr. Winarick furthers her passion to provide comprehensive dental services through the best technological advancements using OralID. Her mission to provide the highest standard of care is now amplified as she is able to help prevent the rising death rate of oral cancer.
While oral cancer is fairly common, often it’s diagnosed too late, which accounts for one American dying every hour due to oral cancer. To help combat the mortality rate through early detection, she offers the oral cancer screening device.
Oral Cancer in America
Unfortunately, oral cancer is often diagnosed too late. In fact, roughly 63 percent of cases are diagnosed in the late stages, which results in a survival rate of less than 5 years for half of those diagnosed. But, using the new OralID screening, Dr. Winarick is able to detect cancer and abnormalities in the early stages to raise the 5-year survival rate by as much as 90 percent!
By offering this amazing new technology, Dr. Winarick is working to help save lives thanks to the latest advancements in oral cancer screenings. Using the award-winning screening device, a blue light will allow her to notice any areas of concern. She’ll shine the fluorescence light to save lives by identifying and addressing cancerous and precancerous areas that can’t often be seen using the traditional white light examinations.
This state-of-the-art and proven technology is not only effective for detecting abnormalities, but it’s also affordable. The simple and pain-free screening gives patients an opportunity to take their oral health to the next level by monitoring their risks for developing oral cancer.
Dr. Winarick and her team at Dental Station Family Dentistry believes that your family becomes our own, which is why we make it our mission to promote your oral health for improved quality of life. By extending our services to include oral cancer screenings with OralID, we further our commitment to keeping your mouth healthy for a lifetime of healthy smiles.
If you’re interested in an oral cancer screening, contact the quality dentist Waco families trust. Call us today to schedule an appointment.