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Home › Podcast › Podcast Episode #113: Testing Your Oral Microbiome

Podcast Episode #113: Testing Your Oral Microbiome

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Today we get into oral microbiome testing and revealing how it can revolutionize dental healthcare beyond basic brushing and flossing. Delving into a case study with Bristle’s Chief Scientific Officer, David Lin, I discuss how high-resolution testing of over 700 microbes pinpoints the causes of dental issues, leading to groundbreaking treatment plans. This exploration highlights the importance of precise diagnostics and interdisciplinary approaches in addressing complex dental problems, showcasing the benefits of xylitol and oral probiotics in enhancing oral health. The episode emphasizes the need for consistent testing and the potential for personalized care to transform preventative dental practices and encourage insurance support for long-term health benefits.

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Key points from this episode:

  • 00:18 – Case studies are the cornerstone of learning
  • 02:05 – Importance of testing your oral microbiome
  • 07:29 – Case stud – patient history
  • 10:25 – Periodontal assessment
  • 11:58 – Chief patient complaints
  • 15:38 – Complexity of gum disease
  • 17:57 – Bristle Salivary Testing
  • 21:30 – Individual microbial species findings
  • 28:32 – Systemic Testing
  • 28:56 – Attempting new solutions and the great discovery
  • 31:56 – Revised treatment plan
  • 35:04 – Incorporate xylitol and take oral probiotics 
  • 36:39 – Positive shift to health and a stabilized oral microbiome

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About Mark Burhenne, DDS

I’m on a mission to empower people everywhere with the same evidence-based, easy-to-understand dental health advice that my patients get. You can read my story here. I have been a dentist in private practice for 35 years. I graduated from the Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA in 1987 and am a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), Academy of General Dentistry (Chicago, IL), American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH), and Dental Board of California.

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