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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.

31/08/2026

Meet Tf 🦠

Its full name is Tannerella forsythia, but Tf is much easier!

Tf is one of the bacteria associated with gum disease, and it tends to show up in deeper gum pockets along with other harmful bacteria.

When Tf is found at higher levels, it can be associated with more advanced inflammation and tissue breakdown. It's also frequently detected when there is inflammation around dental implants.

An easy way to remember this one?

Tf likes deep pockets — and it likes company. 🦠🦠

It's one of the 11 periodontal bacteria included in MicrobeLinkDx® bacterial testing.

24/08/2026

Meet Pg — aka “The Arsonist” 🔥

Its full name is Porphyromonas gingivalis, but we'll call it Pg.

Pg is one of the best-known bacteria associated with gum disease and bone loss. It can interfere with the body's normal immune response, which may allow inflammation to continue.

That's where its nickname comes from: The Arsonist. 🔥

Pg is often found in more advanced periodontal disease and can also be found around dental implants when inflammation is present.

Knowing which bacteria are present gives your dental team another piece of the puzzle when evaluating your gum health.

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

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

And I would absolutely call this recurring social feature Monday Microbe. It's short, memorable, and you don't have to create a whole new concept every week—you already have 11 Mondays of content sitting right in your pathogen chart.

19/08/2026

Thank you Katrina M. Sanders RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF - The Dental WINEgenist …….love the results!!!🙌🏼

18/08/2026

Meet Aa — aka “The Wrecking Ball” 💥🦷

Its real name is Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans...so we're just going to call it Aa!

Why “The Wrecking Ball”?

Aa is one of the bacteria associated with more aggressive forms of gum disease and rapid bone loss around teeth. It can produce toxins that interfere with immune cells, which may allow an infection to progress more quickly.

That's why knowing which bacteria are present can give your dental team another piece of information when evaluating your gum health.

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

We're going to introduce you to all 11—one bug at a time! 🦠

11/08/2026

Did you know your weight, your gums and inflammation may be more connected than you think? 🦷❤️

New research is giving us an even better understanding of the connection between periodontal disease and whole-body health.

One recent study involving more than 41,000 people found that those with obesity had 31% higher odds of having periodontitis (gum disease).

Other new research is looking at how the bacteria involved in gum disease may relate to inflammation, metabolic health and even the GLP-1 pathways that have become such a big part of today's conversations around diabetes and weight management.

This doesn't mean one condition causes the other. But it is another reminder that what's happening in your mouth doesn't necessarily stay in your mouth.

Healthy gums are part of taking care of the whole you. 💚

We've put three of the newest studies together and explained what researchers are learning:

👉 Read more: https://microbelinkdx.com/obesity-periodontal-disease-research

08/07/2026

We're excited for RDH Under One Roof 2026 in National Harbor, Maryland! 💜

One presentation we highly recommend is:

Kathryn Gilliam, BA, RDH, MAAOSH, HIAOMT, CIABDM

🦷 From Routine to Revolutionary: The New Era of Healing in Hygiene

Kathryn will explore how today's evidence-based protocols, precision diagnostics, and oral-systemic science are transforming the hygiene appointment into one of the most important opportunities to improve overall health.

As more dental teams embrace personalized periodontal care and bacterial testing, continuing education like this helps us all provide better outcomes for our patients.

If you'll be attending RDH Under One Roof this July, we hope you'll have the opportunity to attend Kathryn's presentation.

15/05/2026

Gum health and blood sugar are closely connected.

Inflammation from gum disease can make it harder to control diabetes—and diabetes can make gum disease worse.

Taking care of your gums helps your whole body 💚

12/05/2026

Gum disease isn’t just about your mouth…

It can affect your heart ❤️

New research shows oral bacteria can trigger inflammation that impacts blood vessels and overall heart health.

07/05/2026

Your mouth is more connected to your body than you think.

The bacteria in your mouth can:
👉 affect your immune system
👉 increase inflammation
👉 impact your heart, brain, and more

It’s not just about your teeth—it’s about your health.

04/05/2026

Did you know bacteria in your mouth may impact brain health?

New research shows certain oral bacteria are linked to more severe multiple sclerosis symptoms.

Healthy gums = more than just a pretty smile 🦷💚

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