Bristle helps you measure, understand, and improve your oral health. Our mouths are the gateways to our bodies and play a critical role in our overall health. Oral disease like cavities and gum disease are tied to increased risk for conditions including Alzheimer's, diabetes, and heart disease. There has not been a way to measure oral health. Dental care today revolves around diagnosing and treating oral disease but does little in the way of prevention and whole-body health. Bristle analyzes the oral microbiome - the makeup of bacteria, fungi, and viruses in saliva - to measure oral health status. Some of these microbes are helpful, and contribute to good oral health while lowering our risk for disease. Other microbes are harmful, directly or indirectly leading to oral and systemic disease. Our test provides you with direct insight into your oral health and risk factors for disease. Based on other factors including your medical history, diet, and hygiene, we pair you with personalized recommendations focused on repairing and maintaining balance in your oral microbiome. We believe that improving oral health is a fundamental step towards improving overall health - and we'd like to help you get here.
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Attending RDH Under One Roof this week? Stop by Bristle booth 1115 to learn about our comprehensive Oral Microbiome Test (and for some Woodstock vibes ✌️)
All dental peeps! If your heading to Under One Roof, be sure to stop by the Bristle booth 1115 and learn how microbiome testing can improve your patient health outcomes! So excited to be sharing my passion for understanding root causes for oral and systemic health through Oral Microbiome Testing!
Join our LIVE Webinar with AAOSH tomorrow, Wednesday, July 10, at 12pm CST, featuring Bristle Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. David Lin, PhD. His topic, “Unveiling New Mysteries of the Oral Microbiome with Comprehensive Salivary Testing,” is one you won't want to miss! In the presentation, David will explore: - Opportunistic species as a newfound culprit in chronic, unresponsive periodontal disease. - The significance of beneficial bacteria in preventing oral dysbiosis. - The impact of diet, hygiene, and lifestyle modifications in cultivating beneficial species. - Real-world patient case studies and how comprehensive oral microbiome testing can unveil new treatment paths Register through the link in the comments!
Don't miss our new Provider Spotlight series! In this series we will interview innovative practitioners about their care philosophy and how they're leveraging technology, like salivary testing, with their patients.
I'm excited to introduce our new Provider Spotlight Podcast! In the interviews, we speak with innovative Dental and Medical practitioners about their care philosophy, techniques, and how they're leveraging Bristle salivary testing in their practice. You can find our first episode with Dr. Linda Lee from ATLANTA FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE on our YouTube channel today (link in comments)! Here's a sneak peek:
Wondering what's included with the most advanced oral health test? Here’s a preview! We want to make sure people everywhere can easily understand what’s going on in their mouths. Knowing your levels of bacteria can help you uncover the root cause of your oral health issues, like bad breath, and determine how best to fix them. This sample report can give you a sense for what yours could look like. Of course, yours will be customized to you and your top concerns. Learn more today through the 🔗 in our comments
Partner Spotlight: La Costa Dental Excellence 🌊 "We’re changing lives with Bristle Health. Oral microbiome testing allows us to pinpoint & address the root cause of oral conditions in patients who have struggled for decades. The mouth is the gateway to the body; we see that when we improve a patient’s oral health, their systemic conditions stabilize too.” Meet the Dankworths! Drs. Steve Dankworth, Kimberly Dankworth & Piper Dankworth, along with their dental team, have provided best-in-class dental care across San Diego for over 20 years. ❤️ Treating patients, not just teeth We believe that the forefront of dental care is the practice of Wellness Dentistry - treating oral health as a critical component of whole body health. A sickness in the mouth will inevitably affect other parts of the body in measurable ways. By incorporating factors like nutrition, sleep & exercise into our dental care we help patients improve other facets of their health. Over the years we have seen our patients’ A1C improve, blood pressure go down, cholesterol get better, IBS resolve, and Diverticulitis flare-ups stop. Our team heavily invests in continuing education on the latest advancements in our understanding of oral health & new ways to treat disease. As members & mentors of Kois Center, LLC, our team prioritizes a science & prevention-first model when it comes to oral health. 🦠 Preventive & personalized care through the oral microbiome Bristle's comprehensive test identifies both beneficial and harmful bacteria and fungi, providing a complete view of a patient's oral health and enabling personalized care. Our patients also receive access to their results. Understanding their oral health through the intuitive and educational report helps patients engage more deeply in their treatment plans. The oral microbiome plays a crucial role in overall health. Identifying pathogens that contribute to both oral and systemic diseases allows us to develop targeted strategies for treatment. For example, periodontal disease is linked to 57 different systemic conditions. By pinpointing the underlying pathogens, we can target and eliminate them, reducing risk factors for the associated conditions. The results have been transformative, leading to better diabetes control, lower blood pressure, improved cholesterol levels, and reduced gastrointestinal issues. These benefits highlight why salivary testing is essential and should become a standard practice. As cardiologists Bale and Doneen suggest, reducing heart attack rates begins in the dental office.
Miss our recent Salivary Testing webinar? No problem! You can watch the full recording of the presentation on our YouTube Channel now. https://lnkd.in/gxsse5xG
1 week away! Join us on April 25th for a deep dive into how Bristle salivary testing can guide treatment planning. Learn about our latest updates and get your questions answered. Register now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eK4VJ97B
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So excited to be presenting this webinar on April 25th! Learn about oral microbiome and the treatment planning processes and how retesting can help you understand treatment outcomes! Click on the link below to join me and the Bristle team for this case study based webinar and deep insight on how the Bristle platform can help you with treatments! https://lnkd.in/gcKA_Kxf
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Two reasons (of many) why I love Bristle: 1) "At Bristle, we are doing research of our own to help give you the tools to measure, understand, and balance your oral microbiome - and will share more findings from ourselves and the community as we discover them." 2) "The Bristle Oral Health Test measures your oral microbiome to give you insights into your oral and overall health, and a tailored care plan and 1:1 coaching to improve your oral health." GO Bristle!
Homeostasis and Dysbiosis: The Importance of Community-Based Profiling of Oral Microbiome Health In this video, Bristle co-founder David Lin, PhD discusses concepts of homeostasis and dysbiosis in the oral microbiome and oral health - including what a "healthy" oral microbiome looks like. Find this video and more in our new, Bristle University video library! Find the link in the comments below: