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. Garcia, 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:
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.
Absolutely Awesome
Love Every Second!
Love every second! The best, kindest and greatest care. Cody was a true gem, Dr. Jonathan was so wonderful to work with! They have been great for our family of 7 & youngRead more “Love Every Second!”
Great Experience!
Great experience for when we were in town for a short vacation and my son needed an emergency visit for a severe ache that started during theRead more “Great Experience!”
Very Professional!
I’m very satisfied with my experience at Island Tower Dentistry, staff very helpful since I arrived, Dr. Van Dyke very professional ,I highly recommend this place toRead more “Very Professional!”
Love This Place!
Love this place! Lorraine is amazing – my teeth came out of cleaning shining like new and she remembered literally everything about me from my last visit. The entire staff is top notch andRead more “Love This Place!”
Service was Incredible!
I went for an issue with my retainers, and I loved the place. The service was incredible, the materials were state-of-the-art, and the doctor was very skilled, making me feel secure and with a great personality! I will definitely go there whenever I have any dentalRead more “Service was Incredible!”
Top Notch
I owned a dental lab for 25 years and I know a good dentist when see their work. This office is top notch from receptionist toRead more “Top Notch”
The Best!
Love these professionals! From the front desk to Lorraine – the most thoughtful and caring RDH. They are the best on theRead more “The Best!”
Thank you!!
Great experience. Very kind and professional staff. ThankRead more “Thank you!!”
Fast & Painless
Was scheduled for a cleaning and asked about possibly smoothing out a chip. Cleaning was fast sand painless. Doctor came in to take a look and fixed my chip in mins! Island tower dentistry really cares about their patients and provides greatRead more “Fast & Painless”
Another Great Experience
Another great experience from Angela at check-in and out, Cody for cleaning, Dr. van Dyke for exam and Hannah for billing! Angela even went to the extra trouble to send me out with a fresh hotRead more “Another Great Experience”
Excellent Experience!
Had a great experience getting my teeth cleaned at Island Tower. Veronica was very thorough with my hygiene exam and took extra time to check my gums and all aspects of my oral health. Never felt rushed like I have when I went to a corporate dental office. Dr. Van Dyke is very nice and knowledgeable about anything dental related. They treat you like a family member here, which is becoming more and more rare nowadays.
Best Cleanings Ever
The technician who worked on me is terrific. In the past few years best cleaningsRead more “Best Cleanings Ever”
Excellent Dentist
Dr Van Dyck is an excellent dentist and he has a very well run office. Cody and Lorraine are excellent hygienists. I highly recommend this dentalRead more “Excellent Dentist”
Always a Good Experience
A Calm, Relaxing Experience
So Personable and Caring
A Breeze
Great Team
Dr Brian Garcia at Island Tower Dentistry is a great addition to an already greatRead more “Great Team”
I Am Thankful
I am thankful to have found Island Dentistry when I made the move to Marco Island. Cody has made a BIG improvement in my dental health with her suggestions! Everyone from the receptionist to the dentist areRead more “I Am Thankful”
Experienced, Knowledgeable and Thorough
Cody is a very experienced, knowledgeable and thorough hygienist. She helped me to considerably improve the health of my gums. ThankRead more “Experienced, Knowledgeable and Thorough”
Pleasant & 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-PAINRead more “Pleasant & Pain Free”
Very Pleasant Experience
Excellent Experience
The doctor and staff are very caring and provide the best possible options. Excellent experienceRead more “Excellent Experience”
Extraordinary Dental Care
Every appointment has been timely, the staff are providers of excellent client service. Dr. Van Dyke and his dental assistants provide extraordinary dental care in an efficient and timely manner with the most up to date equipment available in the field today. Island Tower Dentistry deserves all five stars andRead more “Extraordinary Dental Care”
Treatment was Excellent!
Skilled & Respectful
Island Tower is always a positive experience! Cheerful, conscientious, skilled and respectful the entire staff gets 5Read more “Skilled & Respectful”