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# [OrisDX on the Diagnosing Dx Podcast with David Filby](https://www.orisdx.com/orisdx-inc.-blog/orisdx-on-the-diagnosing-dx-podcast-with-david-filby)

 Written by [OrisDX](https://www.orisdx.com/orisdx-inc.-blog/author/orisdx) | Jan 15, 2026 4:54:16 PM

## **Revolutionizing Early Head and Neck Cancer Detection**

Head and neck cancer is the sixth most common cancer globally, yet its standard of care hasn't changed in a century. Our CEO, Harald Steltzer, recently joined the *Diagnosing DX* podcast to discuss how OrisDX is bringing precision medicine to the dental chair.

### **A Century-Old Approach**

For 100 years, detecting head and neck cancer has solely relied on a visual inspection of the oral cavity. Unfortunately, by the time a lesion looks suspicious to the naked eye, it’s often late-stage, leading to invasive, disfiguring surgeries.

 

### **Molecular Precision in a Simple Rinse**

OrisDX is moving detection from sight to science. Our salivary rinse test uses Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) to identify cancer-causing mutations in DNA shed directly from oral tumors.

The Oro Lesion testing process is:

- Non-Invasive: A simple saline rinse.
- Frictionless: Takes less than two minutes to collect a sample during a routine dental visit.
- Accessible: Designed to sit on the shelf of every dental clinic, ready for use the moment a clinician sees a suspicious lesion.

### **Why Dentistry?**

Dentists and hygienists are the primary front line for oral health. OrisDX is bridging the gap between dental and medical care by providing a clear diagnostic path. To ensure no patient gets lost in the system, Oris Bridge, our Patient Health Navigator, will help those with positive results navigate referrals, insurance, and specialist care.

### **Looking Ahead**

As we look toward our launch in 2026, our mission remains clear: removing the friction from diagnostics to save lives through early, accurate detection.

🎧 Listen now on:

🔹 YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_pkEKg8c_Q](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_pkEKg8c_Q)

🔹 Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dXDRypeOR70IISovNoRBm?si=KADwi4-RSMm5r9qy1bWQpg&nd=1&dlsi=d1a72b41936243dc](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dXDRypeOR70IISovNoRBm?si=KADwi4-RSMm5r9qy1bWQpg&nd=1&dlsi=d1a72b41936243dc)

🔹 Apple: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/head-neck-cancer-is-still-found-too-late-and-orisdx/id1822524112?i=1000741674586](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/head-neck-cancer-is-still-found-too-late-and-orisdx/id1822524112?i=1000741674586)

📺 Watch now on YouTube:

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