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Can a velscope find something other than oral cancer?
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Yes: the VelScope uses a specific wavelength of light to identify irregularities in the soft tissue of the mouth. It can show areas that have been injured or have cellular changes potentially going on. I use this on every patient every day to screen for anything unusual. It is a very helpful aid to me.
Answered 9/15/2019
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Yes: Yes. Many mucosal problems.
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