In this era of trying to differentiate yourself from the provider down the street, a simple solution is incorporating OralDNA® salivary testing services. Imagine a patient who has had periodontal disease and has seen several dentists and periodontists in the past. They may have been told they have pockets, but what do pockets mean to a patient? Perhaps a lot, but only if they have been properly educated about the consequences of a pocket deepening.
Let’s look at this from another perspect...
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Medical History
The Medical History Form and Salivary Diagnostics
A medical history form is a starting point to guide conversations and to make connections between oral health and overall health. Consider re-configuring your current medical history form to quickly be able to visualize oral systemic connections and/ or concerns. These 5 questions should be asked on your current health history form.
1) Has a parent, sibling or grandparent had a heart attack or stroke? Yes__ No__
2) Has a parent, sibling or grandparent had diabetes? Yes__ No__
3) Has a p...
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