Cosmetic DentistryDental CareDental HealthDr. Derek FineYour Dentist
June 29, 2018

What’s the difference between the two OraRisk® HPV testing options offered by OralDNA® Labs?

One of the most commonly asked questions from patients and providers alike is  – “What’s the difference between the two OraRisk® HPV tests you offer?”  Simply answered: the main difference is the total number of HPV types tested. The OraRisk® HPV Complete Genotyping test option will analyze the oral rinse specimen for 51 different types of the Human Papilloma Virus…
Dental CareDental HealthDr. Derek FineYour Dentist
June 12, 2018

Where Does the HPV Go?

The alarming incidence of oral cancer connected to oral infections caused by the human papillomavirus, HPV, should rightly raise concern. For too long healthcare has overlooked the potential of HPV to cause serious disease in the oral cavity, the pharynx and larynx.  Fortunately, early detection is key, and there is now a highly sensitive test that can identify early HPV…