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MicrobeLink Dx® — The science behind the smile. Paper-point testing finds infection at the source so you can act early.

We help detect 11 bacteria tied to gum disease and systemic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and preterm birth.

21/10/2026

Who should you consider for bacterial testing? 🦠

New periodontal patients are an obvious place to start—but they're not the only ones.

Consider testing patients who are refractory, systemically high-risk, preparing for an implant, or dealing with a failing implant.

The clinical picture tells us a lot. Bacterial testing gives us another piece of the puzzle.

MicrobeLink Dx® | The science behind the smile.

19/10/2026

Meet Ec — “The Opportunist” 👀🦠

Its full name is Eikenella corrodens, but we'll call it Ec.

Ec is often found alongside other bacteria, and it may become more significant when other health or immune challenges are present.

It can be associated with persistent gum inflammation and may also be part of mixed bacterial infections involving dental implants.

That's a good reminder that periodontal disease isn't always about one bad bug. The combination of bacteria, your immune response, and your overall health can all be pieces of the puzzle.

Ec is one of the 11 periodontal bacteria included in MicrobeLinkDx® bacterial testing.

We're introducing all 11 — one bug at a time. 🦠

12/10/2026

Some gum infections have been there longer than we realize. 🦠

Meet En, short for Eubacterium nodatum.

En is a bacterium typically found in more advanced gum disease, and it often appears alongside other higher-risk periodontal bacteria.

Its presence may be another clue that an infection is more severe or has been present for a longer period of time.

That's why understanding gum disease isn't always just about measuring a pocket or seeing bleeding. Learning which bacteria are present and in what amounts can give the dental team additional information about what's happening below the gumline.

En is one of the 11 periodontal bacteria included in MicrobeLinkDx® bacterial testing.

We're making the bacteria behind gum disease easier to understand — one bug at a time. 🦠

10/10/2026

🧠 Why do we care when your gum tissue bleeds?

Because bleeding can be a sign of inflammation.

A new 10-year study found an association between periodontal health and dementia risk. I explain what researchers found — and what it doesn't mean — in this quick video.

🎥 Take a look, then read more here:
https://microbelinkdx.com/bleeding-gums-alzheimers-study/

MicrobeLink Dx® | The science behind the smile.

07/10/2026

🧠🦷 Your mouth and your brain may be more connected than you think.

A new 10-year study found an association between poorer periodontal health and dementia risk — including findings involving bleeding gum tissue and Alzheimer’s disease.

It doesn't mean bleeding causes Alzheimer's. But bleeding is a sign of inflammation and shouldn't be ignored.

❤️ Your periodontal health is part of your overall health.

👉 Read more: https://microbelinkdx.com/bleeding-gums-alzheimers-study/

05/10/2026

When gum inflammation just won't settle down... 🦠

Meet Cr, short for Campylobacter re**us.

Cr is a bacterium associated with ongoing gum inflammation and progressing periodontal disease. It's more commonly detected in advanced disease and has also been linked with inflammation around dental implants.

One of the interesting things about Cr is that it may be part of the picture when an infection persists or doesn't respond as expected to periodontal care.

That's why sometimes we need to look beyond what we can see clinically and ask:

What bacteria are actually there?

Cr is one of the 11 periodontal bacteria included in MicrobeLinkDx® bacterial testing.

We're making the bacteria behind gum disease easier to understand — one bug at a time. 🦠

01/10/2026

🦠 A new 2026 paper caught our attention.

This review looks at the research connecting periodontal dysbiosis with systemic conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis and more.

It also discusses familiar periodontal pathogens — including P. gingivalis, A.a. and Fusobacterium nucleatum — and potential pathways involving bacteremia and chronic inflammation.

For dental teams, it's another reminder that periodontal disease is about more than pocket depths and bleeding. Understanding the bacteria can give us another piece of the clinical picture.

📄 Read the paper on PubMed:
Eubiosis and dysbiosis in periodontitis-related systemic diseases

MicrobeLink Dx® | The Science Behind the Smile 🦠💚

29/09/2026

Meet Fn — “The Bridge Builder” 🌉🦠

Its full name is Fusobacterium nucleatum, but we'll call it Fn.

Here's what makes this bacterium interesting:

Fn can help other bacteria stick together.

Think of it like a bridge inside the bacterial community, helping more complex infections form. Fn is commonly found in advanced gum disease and is also frequently associated with inflammation around dental implants.

That's one reason understanding the bacteria involved in periodontal disease can be helpful — the bacteria don't always act alone.

Fn is one of the 11 periodontal bacteria included in MicrobeLinkDx® bacterial testing.

We're introducing them all — one bug at a time. 🦠

21/09/2026

When gum disease keeps hanging around... 🦠

Meet Pm, short for Parvimonas micra.

Pm is a bacterium associated with deeper gum infections and can be found with periodontal abscesses. It's often seen in more advanced or persistent gum disease and may also be involved in harder-to-treat infections around dental implants.

That's one reason periodontal disease isn't always as simple as “cleaning the teeth better.” Different bacteria can be part of the infection, and understanding what's present gives your dental team another piece of the puzzle.

Pm is one of the 11 periodontal bacteria included in MicrobeLinkDx® bacterial testing.

We're making the bacteria behind gum disease a little easier to understand — one bug at a time. 🦠

14/09/2026

Pregnancy can change more than you might think. 🤰🦷

Meet Pi, short for Prevotella intermedia.

Pi is one of the bacteria associated with swollen, bleeding and inflamed gums — but here's what makes this particular bacterium interesting:

Its levels may increase during hormonal changes, including pregnancy.

That's one reason paying attention to gum health during pregnancy is so important.

Our Interpreting My Results resource also highlights the broader research connecting periodontal pathogens with systemic conditions, including adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm birth and low birth weight. Importantly, that doesn't mean Pi by itself causes those outcomes; it reflects the broader research around periodontal infection and systemic health.

Pi is one of the 11 periodontal bacteria included in MicrobeLinkDx® bacterial testing.

Because your mouth isn't separate from the rest of your body. 🦷🩷

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