Aesthetic Dental & Implant Center of Central Park South
New York, NY
212-702-8675
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      • Alan F. Berdan, DMD
      • Monjir Bakshi, DMD
      • Daniel Bernstein, DDS, FACP
      • Hankyu Cho, DDS
      • Camille San Miguel, DDS
      • Bill W.S. Kim, DMD, MS
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Periodontal Services

  • Treatment Methods
  • Prophylaxis (Teeth Cleaning)
  • Scaling and Root Planing
  • Laser Therapy
    • Piezosurgery
    • Gum Disease Laser Therapy
  • Dental Implant Options
  • Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery
  • Bone Grafting Procedures
    • Overview
    • Jawbone Health
    • Jawbone Loss and Deterioration
    • About Bone Grafting
    • Ridge Augmentation
    • Sinus Augmentation
    • Nerve Repositioning
    • Socket Preservation
  • Soft Tissue (Gum) Grafting
  • Reduction Surgery
    • Osseous Surgery
    • Gingivectomy
    • Frenectomy
  • Crown Lengthening
  • Guided Bone and Tissue Regeneration
  • Oral Cancer Exam
  • Tooth Extractions
  • Socket Preservation
  • Bruxism (Teeth Grinding) Treatments
    • Sleep Apnea
  • Bite Adjustment

Oral Cancer Exam

According to the American Cancer Society, over 30,000 cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year, with over 7000 of these cases resulting in the death of the patient. Fortunately, oral cancer can be diagnosed with an annual cancer exam provided by Drs. Berdan, Tomizawa, and Van Keuren. If caught early, oral cancer can be effectively treated.

Oral cancer is a pathologic process, which begins by producing no symptoms making it hard to recognize without an exam. There are many types of oral cancer, including teratoma, adenocarcinoma and melanoma. The most common form of oral cancer is malignant squamous cell carcinoma, which typically originates in the lip and mouth tissue. There are many other places in which oral cancers occur, including: the tongue, salivary glands, throat, gums, and face.

What to Expect

The oral cancer examination is completely painless. Drs. Berdan, Tomizawa, and Van Keuren will look for abnormalities by feeling the face, glands, and neck for unusual bumps. We also use the Velscope as an adjunct to highlight pathologic changes by fluorescent light. This light, which is completely safe, allows us to”look below the surface for spots and legions invisible to the naked eye. Some of the signs that will be investigated are red patches and sores. Red patches on the floor of the mouth, or the front of the tongue, and bleeding sores which fail to heal easier, can be indicative of cancerous changes. Leukoplakia is a hardened white or gray, slightly raised lesion that can appear inside the mouth, and may be cancerous. Signs of these will be examined as well. Finally, soreness, lumps or the general thickening of tissue anywhere in the throat or mouth can signal pathologic signs, and will be examined.

If abnormalities, lesions, lumps, or leukoplakia are apparent, Drs. Berdan, Tomizawa, and Van Keuren will implement a treatment plan that is right for you. Treatment options vary according to the precise diagnosis, but may include: excision, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.

It is also important to note that over 75% of oral cancers are linked with avoidable behaviors such as smoking, tobacco use, and excessive alcohol consumption. Drs. Berdan, Tomizawa, and Van Keuren can provide you with literature and options about quitting dangerous behaviors such as tobacco use.

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Aesthetic Dental & Implant Center of Central Park South • Address: 30 Central Park South, Suite 11C New York NY 10019 • Phone: New York Office Phone Number 212-702-8675 • Fax: 212-702-8676

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