Oral Cancer Screening

New Approach to Detect Oral Cancer

Oral cancer is too often detected at advanced stages, driving costly, invasive treatment, higher claims, poorer outcomes, and major disruptions to members’ lives. Traditional in‑office screenings miss many at‑risk individuals due to low dental utilization, access barriers, and limited awareness—even among insured populations.

This MESH module closes these gaps by delivering secure, virtual screenings directly to members, removing friction, expanding reach, and ensuring more people receive timely, clinically sound evaluations regardless of location or in‑person dental habits.

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Teledentistry.com Oral Cancer Screening Solution

Teledentistry.com partners with dental insurance carriers to offer a fully integrated virtual oral cancer screening benefit. This program fits seamlessly into your existing product portfolio and requires no additional operational lift from your team. Our solution combines clinical rigor with member‑friendly access.

Virtual Screening Visits

Video‑based evaluations or photo submissions are reviewed by licensed U.S. dentists trained in early detection.

Guided Self-Exams

Members receive step‑by‑step support to complete a visual and tactile exam using their device’s camera.

Risk Assessment & Documentation

Standardized protocols ensure consistent screening quality, risk stratification, and clear documentation.

Member Education

Each visit includes tailored education on risk factors, prevention, and self‑monitoring.

Early Intervention

Helps plans identify problems early, preventing high-cost claims

Member Support

Improves member experience by giving clear, actionable insights

Improve Early Detection and Outcomes

Virtual access helps more members—especially those who rarely seek in‑person care—receive timely screenings that catch issues early and reduce the need for complex interventions. It also routes members into your existing network, strengthening continuity of care and supporting your preventive strategy.

Differentiate Your Plans in a Crowded Market

A virtual oral cancer screening benefit clearly differentiates your plan in RFPs and renewals, meeting employer expectations for whole‑health and cancer‑prevention strategies. Pairing virtual dentistry with early detection elevates your value proposition and strengthens your competitive position.

Enhance Member Experience

Members value the convenience of scheduling screenings from home, after work, or on the go, which is especially meaningful for rural communities, shift workers, caregivers, and those facing mobility or transportation challenges. Each visit ends with clear next steps, keeping members informed and engaged in their health.

Program Design

How Teledentistry.com's Oral Cancer Screening Works

The program is built to flex around your plan’s needs. You can offer oral cancer screening as a standalone benefit or bundle it with virtual emergency, triage, or preventive dental services. Eligibility rules can be customized by product, geography, segment, or employer group. Branding options range from fully white‑labeled to co‑branded or “powered by Teledentistry.com.”

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Awareness & Outreach

Members are invited to participate through targeted campaigns delivered via email, SMS, portal messaging, and employer toolkits. Plans can also target high‑risk groups or members with low preventive utilization.

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Photo Analysis & Virtual Visit

Members can submit photos for a photo analysis or choose a virtual visit with a licensed dentist for a guided oral cancer evaluation, who will reviews risk factors, and determine whether an at‑home saliva test is clinically indicated.

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At-Home Saliva Diagnostics Test

When appropriate, the dentist orders an oral cancer screening kit that is shipped directly to the member’s home, allowing them to complete the test quickly and comfortably on their own schedule.

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Lab-Based Molecular Analysis

Our partner laboratory conducts a detailed molecular analysis of the saliva sample, looking for early biomarkers associated with oral and oropharyngeal cancer.

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Clear Results & Referrals

Members and their providers receive clear, actionable results with recommended next steps. If concerning findings are identified, members are connected directly to in‑network providers for in‑person evaluation with a specialist.

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Data & Reporting

Plans receive program‑level insights—including utilization, risk distribution, referral patterns, and member satisfaction—to help identify high‑risk populations and guide targeted preventive engagement.

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Linking Dental Care and Overall Health

Medical‑dental integration is a core advantage of a virtual oral cancer screening program. By identifying potential cancer indicators early and routing members into coordinated follow‑up care, it strengthens the connection between dental and medical pathways that often operate separately.

Early detection directly influences treatment intensity, oncology referrals, and overall outcomes, creating a meaningful bridge to whole‑health strategies that support employer expectations and medical cost‑containment goals.