Oral Cancer Screening
Island Tower Dentistry
Oral Cancer Screening

Oral cancer strikes three times as many victims as cervical cancer. It is one of the few cancers that has not experienced a significant reduction in incidence over the past 30 years, and recent research indicates a strong link with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which can be sexually transmitted. For this reason, many oral health care professionals now believe that all individuals over the age of 18 need at least one comprehensive oral examination per year, or, ideally, with every dental hygiene visit. While the incidence of oral cancer may be on the rise, early screening, diagnosis and treatment planning does save lives.
Signs You May Have Oral Cancer

- Swelling, lumps, erosion, or rough spots anywhere in the mouth.
- Developing “velvety” white, red, or white and red areas within the mouth.
- Bleeding unexpectedly in the mouth.
- Unexpected numbness, pain, or tenderness in the face, mouth, or neck.
- Lasting sores that bleed easily and do not heal within 14 days.
Contact Island Tower Dentistry
Dr. Van Dyke, Dr. Whelen, and their qualified team of dental hygienists, dental assistants, and office support staff are ready to assist you with all of your dental needs. To contact Island Tower Dentistry regarding a dental concern or to make an appointment, call 239-394-1004. Our office is conveniently located at 606 Bald Eagle Drive, Suite 200, Marco Island, Florida 34145.
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WHAT OUR PATIENTS HAVE TO SAY:
A Wonderful Job!
Dr. Van Dyke and his staff do a wonderful job. They are very personable, the office is nice and they are accommodating to patients.
Kind and Professional
A kind and professional practice where the most anxious individual is made to feels comfortable and is heard.
Best Cleanings Ever
The technician who worked on me is terrific. In the past few years best cleanings ever.
Personable and Friendly!
I owned a dental lab for 25 years and I know a good dentist when I see their work. This office is top notch from receptionist to doctors. Very thorough and meticulous. Everyone is very personable and friendly. If you are looking for top notch dental care, this is the place for you.
Gentle Care
As with every visit, I have received courteous and gentle care (and painless shots) from these dental professionals. I recommend Island Tower Dentistry to one and all.
Simply the Best!
Dr. VanDyke and his entire office staff are simply the best! Dr. VanDyke is an extremely competent, highly-skilled practitioner, and he has surrounded himself with a staff of the same caliber. Everyone in the office is friendly, attentive, compassionate, and the office is also run like clockwork! We thank Dr. VanDyke and his team for such amazing care!
Great Office, Great Staff, and Great Experience.
Great office, great staff, and great experience. My hygienist, Lorraine, was simply awesome. Great conversation, very thorough, and I truly enjoyed my appointment. Who ever says that when going to the dentist !?!?! Best cleaning I’ve ever had. Meeting Dr Van Dyke was an absolute pleasure. Very kind and explained everything to me and discussed my current and future dental care. I’m so happy that my family recommended that I go here. Just awesome. Thanks to the entire staff for making my first visit an enjoyable one. You rock Lorraine!!!!
I Highly Recommend Him.
Dr. Vandyke is the man. Super knowledgeable and very kind. I highly recommend him.
The Best
Very good experience. Pleasant and knowledgeable staff and doctor. Got me in same day when I had pain and problems. I can’t recommend them more highly than to say that they are the best dental professionals I have ever seen.
Highly recommended 🙂
What a great group of people to help you with dental issues.
Super caring, informative and gentle.
Highly recommended 🙂
Very Friendly!
Everyone at Island Tower Dentistry is very friendly, welcoming and professional!
No, Really-PAIN Free!!
I love going to Island Tower Dentistry. I know, ‘who says that?’ but this office is awesome. The staff are very professional and friendly. Dr. Van Dyke is caring and very considerate of his patients. Their office is very pretty and clean. A very pleasant and pain free experience!! No, really-PAIN free!!
Joyful Experience
Best experience I could of asked for with going to see the dentist. From the minute I walked into the building to the minute I left, the staff made it a joyful experience. Also an extra thank you to Cody for making my experience as pain free as possible and pleasant, with great laughs along the way. I Would recommend to anyone and everyone, 10/10. Make sure to ask for Cody !
Friendly Staff!
Very friendly staff .. very thorough exam .. best I think I’ve ever had
The Entire Staff is Great
We had just started going here and loved the care given by Dr. Schulze and his team only to find out a little while later that he was retiring. So we gave his replacement, Dr. Van Dyke a try and we really like him. He’s gentle, patient and explains things very well. I like that he is young and they optimize the most modern procedures, equipment, etc. The entire staff is great. One of the reasons we left our previous dental practice was because they were so “marketing” focused and they were way over the top. This practice has been perfect for us. They all do an outstanding job from booking appointments to after-care.
So Glad I Chose His Team
I had several dentists recommended to me and after reviewing all of them, went with Dr. Van Dyke. I am terrified of dentists! The dentist and his staff are wonderful. They made sure I was doing okay along the treatment. I am so glad I chose his team. Oh and Bethany was awesome!
Courteous and Gentle Care
As with every visit, I have received courteous and gentle care (and painless shots) from these dental professionals. I recommend Island Tower Dentistry to one and all.
Forever grateful!
Excellent. Friendly, professional, and reasonable. Angela was great and got me in to see the doctor and I was desperately in pain. Dr. Van Dyke was as good as it gets. Forever grateful!
An Awesome Job
I wish I had switched to Island Tower Dentistry sooner. I had to do periodontal root cleaning, and they did an awesome job. They have a keen eye on detail, and they did not exaggerate what my needs were in order to make more money. I’ll definitely recommend this office to anyone!
Exceptionally Professional
Just had another session with Cody, a first class hygienist. As usual, she was exceptionally professional in her manner and technique.
Staff was Fabulous!
Entire staff was fabulous on my recent visit. Dr. Van Dyke and his team were able to see me quickly to assess a toothache. Professional and thoughtful in their care.
Amazing Staff
Never have been to a dentists office where it was organized, thorough and sincere. The staff was amazing.
Very Professional and Friendly
Had two teeth broken because I ate a frozen candy bar. They took me right in. I would recommend to anyone. Very professional and friendly.
Very Detailed!
Staff and Doctor is very friendly and knowledgeable. The most throughout exam I’ve had. Very detailed!
Nice and Accomodating
I had just driven down from Ohio to Marco Island and woke up with enormous pain and a swollen face. I googled dentists and found Island Tower Dentistry in Marco Island and chose them because of their outstanding reviews. I called and was able to see Dr. Van Dyke within an hour. Everyone was so nice and so accommodating. X-rays were taken and Dr. Van Dyke showed me what the problem was. He referred me to a endodontist who took care of me as I needed a specialist. I would highly recommend Island Tower Dentistry and I look forward to coming back when I am in Marco Island and need a dentist. Thank you Island Tower Dentistry
Above & Beyond
Bethany, the dental assistant at Island Tower Dentistry, goes above & beyond with everything she does. Her chairside manner makes patients feel extremely comfortable as well as confident with their treatment. Her knowledge about dentistry and assisting is awesome!! Highly recommend this office & their staff, especially Bethany!
Dentist You Can Trust
I can’t recommend Dr. Van Dyke and his staff highly enough. The entire experience with his staff was wonderful and Dr. Van Dyke was incredibly diligent and informative throughout. The office is gorgeous and he is very progressive with his technology and protocol. Look no further for a dentist you can trust and who puts their patients first.
Like Family
This is a great office, all the staff it’s very nice, helpful, kind and very professional. Dr. Van Dyke is honest and friendly, treat you as family. Thank you guys!!!
Very Pleased
As is always the case, the staff were friendly, efficient, and caring. I am very pleased with the oral care I am receiving from Island Tower!
Friendly and Professional
The professionalism displayed by the complete staff is outstanding. Cody is absolutely the best . Her attention to detail is without equal. She is a complete dental hygienist. She takes time to explain what’s happening. She makes certain that you are satisfied when she finishes the appointment She has the ability to balance a friendly and professional demeanor in an exceptional manner.