Salivary testing, or salivary diagnostics, is a painless, non-invasive clinical evaluation that analyzes a sample of a patient's saliva to identify specific biological markers, bacterial pathogens, and inflammation levels in the mouth. According to data compiled by the American Dental Association (ADA) on salivary diagnostics, saliva serves as an accessible, rich biological fluid capable of tracking a massive array of proteins, electrolytes, genetic material, and bacterial loads. Salivary diagnostics may allow dental teams to provide highly proactive, personalized preventive care plans.
Salivary diagnostics is part of Oral Wellness at Virginia Dental Care, located at 915 N Quincy St in Arlington, VA.
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Virginia Dental Care serves patients from Arlington, Ballston, Clarendon, Virginia Square, Courthouse, Rosslyn, Shirlington, Crystal City, Pentagon City, Falls Church, Alexandria, and McLean and nearby Northern Virginia communities.
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