Every year, around 3,000 new cases of cervical cancer are reported in the UK. Despite approximately 99.8 per cent of cases being preventable, there are still many misconceptions surrounding cervical cancer. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the cause of the majority…
Kilmer's Artistic Journey After Cancer Actor and throat cancer survivor Val Kilmer recently shared an artsy video with fans that left some of them wondering: “What was that about?” Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014; he had a tracheotomy…
Eva Grayzel is an oral cancer survivor that is about increasing awareness and the need for oral cancer screening. Eva Grayzel, a nationally recognized Master Storyteller and performance artist, was diagnosed at age 33 with stage IV oral cancer and…
By Crystal May, Co-Founder and COO of Devdent Oral cancer continues to take lives and it is not partial to economic status. Most recently, we saw this with the tragic death of Eddie Van Halen, who died as a result…
How to Improve VELscope Acceptance - An Interview with Dr. Ray Morgan Over the past few sessions, you have learned how to approach the topic of oral screening with your patients, address objections and, as a result, improve case acceptance.…
How to Improve VELscope Acceptance - Handling Objections You've been through the complete discovery process we outlined in the previous session. Now, it's time to handle objections that your patient may have to VELscope screening. From cost concerns to the…
How to Improve VELscope Acceptance - The Discovery Process Every patient is unique. Your approach to presenting clinical information should be tailored to each individual patient in order to connect with them on a more personal level. In this module,…
How to Improve VELscope Acceptance - Setting The Stage Communication with your patients is key and the approach you utilize when addressing oral cancer screening is equally critical. Taking a proactive approach regarding preparation for these patient conversations will set…
by David Morgan, PhD What is the VELscope and How Does the VELscope Work? The VELscope is a device that is used as an adjunct to the Comprehensive Oral Examination (COE), aiding clinicians in visualizing oral mucosal abnormalities, including…
How to Improve VELscope Acceptance Many of our VELscope users ask us about the best methods for improving VELscope acceptance by their patients. While every situation and each patient is different, we generally recommend beginning with a discussion on VELscope…
