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VELscope is comprised of a
light source, light guide, and viewing handpiece. The VELscope Handpiece emits
a safe, visible, blue light into the oral cavity, which excites mucosal tissue
and causes it to fluoresce. The clinician can examine the oral cavity in real
time and quickly identify suspicious tissue that may require further
investigation. Typically, healthy tissue shows up as a brighter green colour
while suspicious tissue can cause a loss of fluorescence, which thus appears
dark. When used in combination with traditional oral mucosal examination
procedures, VELscope facilitates the discovery and enhances the visualization
of mucosal abnormalities. The company received 510(k) clearance for these
claims in April 2006.
LED Dental is committed to reducing oral cancer. The services of LED Dental and
its partners are directed toward developing a professional outreach program
with key university–based oral pathology, oral surgery, and oral medicine
leaders worldwide to assist all healthcare providers as the need arises. LED
Dental is positioned to facilitate the dissemination of new findings that
address early detection based on fluorescence and other technologies.
For more information visit http://www.velscope.com
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