Event Details

Presented by: Kerry Lepicek, RDH

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how to identify patients who could benefit from bacterial testing based on their health history,
  periodontal status, and other risk factors.
• Acquire knowledge on how the microbiology, periodontology and oral systemic link are connected.
• Identify high-risk and moderate-risk pathogenic bacteria and their treatment solutions.
• Discuss how to implement salivary testing in your practice.

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Have you ever looked in your patient’s mouth and wondered why are their tissues responding that way? Then it is time to take a closer look at our patient’s oral bacterial profile. Salivary testing technology can provide a risk analysis by quantifying high and moderate-risk pathogens, guiding treatment recommendations, and improving your clinical assessment. We will explore some systemic diseases associated with periodontal pathogenic bacteria and how to convey this information.

Learn how to use the patient’s health history, periodontal status, and assessment information to determine when testing is recommended. Oral bacteria tests are smart, safe, simple and can help us find the hidden oral pathogens that pose a future threat to your patients’ oral and systemic health. The time has come for us to quit guessing and start testing to help our patients reach health.

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