Learning Objectives: 

• Understand the urgency for adding salivary diagnostics
•  Describe basic salivary testing steps
•  Appreciate the value of knowing both salivary pH and buffering capacity
•  Find out how to successfully implement salivary testing protocols
•  Discover the value of testing salivary microbes
•  Learn how to test the pH levels of beverages/medications/supplements/plain water
•  Recognize how testing improves communication and treatment acceptance

Do you have patients who have new decay at every visit or struggle with dentinal hypersensitivity or burning mouth? Do you see teeth that are visibly melting away? The struggle is real. Basic salivary testing can shed a light on why patients continue to have disease. Emerging diagnostic testing can add more pieces to the puzzle. Are you ready to incorporate testing, secure more accurate diagnostic data, and gain a higher case acceptance by helping patients finally achieving health through homeostasis?