Our saliva-testing examination tool is used by the dental team to educate patients, assist in preventive treatment planning, and properly select dental materials in order to initiate changes in the patient’s oral hygiene.
This new innovation involves mobile phone application to capture time sensitive data and to communicate with the server in compliance with HIPPA regulations. Currently, saliva testing examination tool is used by the dental team to educate patients, assist in preventive treatment planning and properly select dental materials in order to initiate changes in the patient’s oral hygiene.
Saliva is one of the body’s most effective means for protecting the tooth enamel against acid. It is important to have adequate saliva to be a pH buffer. When plaque pH drops below 5.5, tooth decay can occur. Studies indicate that saliva may be useful for detecting heart disease, acid reflux, diabetes and other conditions. Saliva is already used for rapid HIV testing.