VELscope Mantis Shields Explained: Single-Use Barriers for Infection Control

VELscope Mantis Shields are single-use barrier sets — a non-fluorescent antifog lens cap plus an LDPE handpiece barrier — that protect the Mantis optics and support infection control between patients.

VELscope for DSOs & Group Practices: Volume Ordering, Rollout & Pricing

VELscope for DSOs and group dental practices: factory-direct volume ordering up to 10% below distributors, free shipping, and full warranty across every location — plus rollout tips for standardizing oral screening.

How Much Does the VELscope Mantis Cost? Pricing, Bundle & What’s Included

VELscope Mantis pricing, factory-direct: the device is $1,695, the Mantis Bundle is $1,995, and Mantis Shields are $256 — with free shipping, the full manufacturer warranty, and pricing up to 10% below distributors.

Early Detection Saves Lives

Cervical cancer can be cured if detected in its early stages.  Many women are, however, deterred by the rather high cost of the screening procedure, and the pap smear testing method.  This leads to late detection that can cause cancer to spread making it harder to treat.

How Bad Is It Really to Never Clean Your Yoga Mat?

Your yoga mat is like your water bottle — you know you should clean it every now and then, but you probably rarely do. However, if you examined your mat under a microscope, what you’d find lurking about might change your mind

High-Risk HPV and Oral Cancer: What Dental Teams Need to Know

There are many types of HPV. Most resolve on their own and are unlikely to cause health problems. However, some types are high risk if the infection remains in the body.

Lifestyle choices can help lower your cancer risk

We all strive for a world where all people are free of cancer, but 10 million people still die from the disease every year. The good news is that new screening techniques combined with lifestyle choices can help prevent a third of common cancers and resulting deaths.

HPV and Oral Cancer: A Primer for Dental Teams

Unless your Google calendar says you’ve got an upcoming Pap test or HPV vaccine appointment, odds are you aren’t actively sitting there thinking about HPV. Still, given the statistics on just how prevalent the virus is, maybe you should. Here are some things you should know about HPV.

Impact of Prior HPV Infection or History of Abnormal Pap Smear and HPV

The Impact Of A Prior HPV Infection Or A History Of Abnormal Pap Smear On The Humoral Immune Response To A Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (qHPV) Vaccination For a study, researchers examined if natural human papillomavirus (HPV) infection would cause an anamnestic reaction to quadrivalent (qHPV) immunization in women with SLE (SLE). Thirty-four women (19-50 years) […]

Mouth Cancer Charter to raise awareness in rise of oral cancer

Seb Evans reports back from the Oral Cancer Action Charter signing at the Palace of Westminster last month. Leading figures from dentistry along with MPs all joined to sign the latest Mouth Cancer Action Charter towards the end of 2021. The charter challenges the government on six key actions: Conduct a government-funded public health awareness […]