Oral DNA Testing

This test, also known as Salivary DNA Testing, can reveal an individual’s genetic predisposition to periodontal diseases as well as the bacteria that cause them.

• The collection process is simple: the patient rinses with a saline solution and expectorates the solution into a test vial
• OralDNA Labs uses the patients saliva specimens to provide two salivary-based lab tests
• The My Perio Path test detects and quantifies 13 different disease-causing bacteria that are associated with periodontal disease
• The My Perio ID/PST test helps to identify and individual’s predisposition for overexpression of inflammation and risk of periodontal disease
• The test can tell the doctor whether a patient is at risk for developing periodontal disease long before there are any visual indications or existing bacterial colonies
• Once the DNA-PCR test analysis is completed, a detailed lab report is returned so that he may be better equipped to recommend an appropriate treatment protocol.