VELscope : An Oral Assesment System
The VELscope System is a revolutionary hand-held device that provides dentists, hygienists, and other oral health care professionals with an easy-to-use adjunctive mucosal examination system for the early detection of abnormal tissue. It is a brand new oral cancer screening system which helps in early detection of oral cancer. The VELscope is a blue excitation lamp, which highlights precancerous and cancerous cell changes. Clinical trials demonstrated that sensitivity of VELscope in detecting malignancy ranged from 22 % to 100 % and specificity ranged from 16 % to 100%. Most studies concluded that VELscope can help the experienced clinician to find oral precursor malignant lesions. Developed by BRITISH COLUMBIA CANCER AGENCY about 10 years ago and is approved by FDA and recognized by WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION . The VELSCOPE Vx enhanced oral assessment system centers on a handheld scope and a 12 MP high resolution digital camera that is being used by dentists t