How to Understand 11-Microbes Test Results and Treatment Options If you have been diagnosed with periodontal disease, you may have taken an 11-microbes test to determine the type and level of bacteria in your mouth. This test is a powerful tool that helps your dentist...
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Using Adjunctive Antibiotics
Recently Dianne Glasscoe Watterson, MBA, RDH responded to a question in RDH magazine that we would like to share with you. Regarding the use of adjunctive antibiotics for periodontal infections. Using our 11-microbes bacterial testing we will provide the doctor...
The Queen has Spoken- Barbara Tritz RDH, BS MSB
I recently came across this blog post on AAOSH's website. I can't believe I am just now seeing it...I wanted to share it for all my viewers to see. Absolutely love it! We can't keep doing the same thing and expect different results. Ms. Tritz also adds a nice...
Dental Implants Uncovered
Take a sneak peak at the most recent podcast we were featured on! Dental Implants Uncovered has an amazing Facebook group that you can join and stay connected! Here is a quick clip on "who to test!" Reach out if you would like more info! We get alot of calls on WHO...
Receiving Result Reports!
Logging in: Once you have sampled your patient and the lab has processed your DNA-PCR sample we will send you an email notification. This will let you know you have a result report to view on our online secure portal. You can also log in directly to our website....
Tips on how to take a 11-microbes™ bacterial test
Taking a periodontal bacterial sample using our 11-microbes™ bacterial test kit is super easy but, here are some tips we want to share with you. Sampling Tips: 1. It is always best to confirm the patient has not been on any antibiotics for at least 6 weeks. 2. If...