Edmonds Oral Surgery - Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dentistry: Edmonds Washington, Seattle, Pacific Northwest

To enhance the care of our patients, Edmonds Oral Surgery is proud to announce the arrival of VELscope, a Visually Enhanced Lesion Scope.

The VELscope is a breakthrough in visualization and early detection of mucosal abnormalities. The VELscope allows the Doctor to shine a hand held light onto an area of concern in the mouth, look through an attached eyepiece, and watch directly for changes in color. Normal oral tissue emits a pale green fluorescence, while potentially cancerous and precancerous lesions appear dark green to black.

A VELscope screening adds less than 5 minutes to an exam, and is completely free of pain and inconvenience for the patient. Early detection of oral cancer is extremely important, because studies reveal that when diagnosed early, the cure rate is as high as 90%. When oral cancer goes undetected or undiagnosed until the later stages, the death rate is one of the highest among all cancers. Now with the ease of VELscope, why take a chance?

To learn more visit www.velscope.com.

To help educate our patients and provide guidance through their procedures, we are happy to offer EmmiPrep™. Emmi is a free, interactive program that our patients can view online in the comfort of their own home. It’s a simple, reliable and satisfying way to help patients and their families get ready for an upcoming procedure. With an engaging, conversational voice and award-winning animations, EmmiPrep™ guides patients through the entire experience of having a procedure, from pre-op to post-op, including risks, benefits and alternatives.

Emmi programs focus on the doctor-patient conversation. After reviewing an Emmi program, patients come prepared to see their doctor. Their conversation becomes focused and relevant to their specific case. Emmi is a proven solution to help patients and their families visualize, understand, and retain the information they need to be an active participant in their own care while also reinforcing good health behaviors.