“Swab, Spit, Show and Tell” with Melissa Turner, CHO, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA

As technology and AI continue to revolutionize the dental industry, oral testing has emerged as a favored tool among dental professionals. But with a plethora of products flooding the market, how do you discern which ones truly make the cut? Should you opt for the immediacy of in-office testing, or are send-away test kits more your speed? And what exactly sets salivary diagnostics apart from genomic sequencing, screening, and predictive tests? These are the questions addressed in an exciting new course by Melissa Turner, a seasoned dental hygienist and technology aficionado. Melissa expertly guides you through the labyrinth of oral testing products available today—from salivary testing and diagnostics to DNA sequencing, inflammatory biomarker analysis, cancer screenings, and beyond. She provides a comprehensive exploration of each offering and technique, empowering you to determine the ideal test for your practice and patients. This course highlights how oral testing can be leveraged as a powerful educational tool, encouraging patient engagement and case acceptance through the compelling strategy of “Show, don’t tell.” Join Melissa as she demystifies the world of oral testing and elevates your practice to new heights.

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