Oravital is releasing its new oral microbial salivary test, the BiofilmDNA, at this week's Chicago Dental Society 2016 Midwinter Meeting.
BiofilmDNA is a DNA test that detects both the presence and thresholds of specific pathogens via the collection of salivary, subgingival, and tongue biofilm samples. The test can provide the clinician with a detailed, multipanel, whole-mouth picture of a patient's oral health, according to the company.
During the meeting, the Oravital will offer the test for an introductory price of $75 each for the first 10 tests.
"Undiagnosed and untreated oral infections are a North American epidemic," stated Jim Hyland, DDS, president and CEO, in a press release. "We also know that periodontal disease is a contributing factor to many systemic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease, because the infection spreads via both tissues and the blood stream."
