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Preventive & check-ups

Oral cancer screening in Toronto

A closer look at the soft tissue.

An examination of the soft tissues of the mouth for unusual changes, with VELscope to help highlight areas that may need further assessment.

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A dentist looking through the VELscope handpiece while a patient in tinted protective glasses rests in the chair
At a glance
On Google4.9 · 423 reviews
WhenPart of every exam
TimeA few minutes
ComfortPainless
WithVELscope
A clinician examining a patient who is wearing protective glasses
What it is

What we look for

Patches, lumps, ulcers or colour changes on the tongue, cheeks, gums, floor of the mouth and throat that don't heal or don't belong.

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Most turn out to be harmless. Finding the ones that aren't, early, is the point.

Often a fit for
Everyone at a check-up
Smokers and former smokers
Regular alcohol use
A sore that hasn't healed in two weeks
How VELscope works

Blue light, and what glows.

VELscope shines a blue light on the tissues of the mouth. Healthy tissue and changed tissue fluoresce differently, which can highlight an area worth a closer look.

It complements the clinical examination. It does not diagnose oral cancer on its own: anything we're unsure of is followed up or referred.

How VELscope works →
The VELscope Vx handpiece, its lens ringed with blue light
A treatment room at the clinic
At your visit

How it runs

01
Visual and touch exam

We check the head, neck and every surface inside the mouth.

02
VELscope

A blue-light pass over the soft tissues, in a few minutes.

03
What we found

Usually nothing. If something needs watching, we tell you and record it.

04
Follow-up

A recheck, or a referral, when an area needs further assessment.

Worth asking

Anything else, ask us. Suitability for any treatment is confirmed at a clinical assessment.

Does it hurt?

No. It's a look and a light, nothing more.

If something shows up, do I have cancer?

Very unlikely. Many things change how tissue looks, most of them harmless. It means we look again or refer you to be sure.

What patients say

4.9 across 423 reviews.

Read them on Google
“Dr. Angela and her staff are wonderful. Friendly, efficient, and proactive! They treat our whole family and are great with our kids.”
Sonia Jog · Google
“They explain all the detail while working on your teeth… They are also very flexible with appointments and payments.”
Mahsa Bigdelou · Google
“Fantastic team and dentistry! Dr. Angela is extremely friendly and takes great care of her patients. The whole team makes each visit so pleasant.”
Jason Kleyn · Google
Dr. Angela Your dentistDr. Angela 15+ years of experience · RCDSO, CDA, ODA · Invisalign certified Meet Dr. Angela →

Questions? Ask us.

Open Tuesday to Saturday, including evenings and all day Saturday. We check what your plan or the CDCP covers before treatment is booked.