Swab, Spit, Show & Tell: A comprehensive review of oral testing, screening and diagnostic tools. - 1

With advancements in technology and AI, oral testing has become a valuable tool for the dental office. But how do you navigate the many products on the market? Should you choose in-office testing or send-away kits? What’s the difference between salivary diagnostics, genomic sequencing, and predictive tests? And how can these tools enhance patient education and improve oral health? In this course, dental hygienist and technology expert Melissa Turner explores the wide range of oral testing options, including salivary testing, DNA sequencing, inflammatory biomarkers, and cancer screenings. She provides practical guidance to help you select the right tests for your practice and patients. You'll also learn how to use oral testing as a powerful educational tool to boost case acceptance through the “Show, don’t tell” method.

If you are unable to attend live, don’t worry. All registrants will receive a link to the recording the following business day.

Learning Objectives
• Learn about the various oral testing techniques and products
• Differentiate between techniques for screening, diagnostics and predictive tests
• Understand how biomarkers, genetics, saliva, plaque and DNA can help guide treatment
• Discover how to utilize oral testing tools as an effective patient education tool

Details
• Tuesday, January 21st 8:00 PM Eastern
• 1 hour of CE lecture credit
• AGD subject code 730
• No required prerequisites. This course is free, but you're required to register in advance.

Your Instructor
Melissa K. Turner is a 20-year veteran dental hygienist, speaker, consultant and top millennial content creator. Affectionately known by her influencer handle @thetoothgirl, she is creator of the I Heart Dentistry Network, leads the Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Awards and is active on multiple boards and awards organizations.