CariScreen Testing Swabs
CariScreen Testing Swabs are used in conjunction with the CariScreen Testing Meter for a simple 1-minute chair-side bacterial test for assessing patients’ caries risk. The patent-pending CariScreen uses ATP bioluminescence to identify the oral bacterial load and has been proven to correlate with patients’ risk for decay.
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The test is quick and painless. You simply take a swab sample of the plaque from your patients’ teeth, which when combined with special bioluminescence reagents within the swab, will create a reaction which is then measured with the meter. The CariScreen will give a score between 0 and 9,999. A score under 1,500 is considering relatively healthy, while above that shows considerable risk for decay. This technology not only allows you to measure your patients’ risk for decay today, but also helps measure their progress as they follow the recommended protocols for reducing risk.
All online swab orders will ship on Mondays or Tuesdays, please call 866.928.4445 to place an order if you would like a different ship day.
- 25 swabs per pack
Do swabs need to be refrigerated?
Yes, but they can be left at room temperature for an average 8-hour workday. Just avoid extreme temperatures like freezing and heat.
Is it okay to swab appliances or non-enamel surfaces?
Yes, biofilm forms on any surface in the mouth.
Does my patient need to avoid brushing before their appointment for the test?
No, they do not. We are swabbing the most stable part of the biofilm which eliminates the need for this however, avoid them brushing in-office immediately before appointment.
When should I do the test in the appointment?
It is critical to do it before a prophy or perio-probing.
When my swabs arrive and the ice pack is melted, are my swabs still good?
Yes, but please call if you have concerns.