With the recent increase in oral cancer rates in the United States, DPS is pleased to offer a wide range of oral pathology screening and diagnostic services. Using a combination of PCR testing, cytology, and tissue pathology, we can accurately detect and diagnose HPV infections. Patients considered high-risk or with suspiscious lesions are good candidates for this unique offering. Clinicians such as dentists, ENT, and family practitioners may be particularly interested in utilizing DPS for this simple yet important process to prevent oral cancer.

Oral Rinse

Performed to detect high-risk HPV types using a simple mouthwash-style rinsing technique

Oral Cytology

When a lesion is found, abnormal cells may be interpreted using cytologic examiniation

Oral Biopsy

Tissue pathology processing is used to render a final diagnosis of abnormal cells