As you may be aware, the past 10 years have provided much insight into what has come to be called "The Oral / Systemic Connection", which indicates there is a link between chronic inflammatory periodontal infections and systemic diseases such as:

• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Stroke
• Some forms of cancer and other diseases

For more information regarding the Oral/Systemic connection, you can visit the following organizations/websites:

• National Institutes of Health: www.nih.gov
• American Dental Association: www.ada.org
• Academy of Periodontology: www.perio.org
• American Dental Hygienists' Association: www.adha.org

As we continue to learn more about the severity of periodontal infections and how closely linked they are to your overall health, having detailed information about your genetic susceptibility (MyPerioID® PST®) and the bacteria that are present in our mouth (MyPerioPath®) will be critical in determining your oral
and overall general health.

Therefore Drs. Scimeca and Elhady are now providing in-office tests to help determine whether or not you may be at risk for certain oral/systemic diseases.

Introducing MyPerioPath®: This test indentifies and measures certain bacteria in your mouth that cause gingivitis (early stage gum disease) and periodontal disease (mature gum disease).

Introducing MyPerioID® PST®: This test determines if you are more likely to develop more serious gum tissue  infections, such as inflammatory periodontal disease.

Introducing OraRisk® HPV: This test determines if you are at increased risk for HPV-related oral and throat cancers. These new, quick, and non-invasive tests deliver information that will enable Drs. Scimeca and Elhady to better determine the appropriate treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.

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