Since the early 1900s, saliva has proven to be a noninvasive medium from which to measure a wide range of hormones, pharmaceuticals, and antibodies. It has also proven to be a convenient source of host and microbial DNA. As we enter the era of genomic medicine, increasing use of salivary diagnostics will help catalyze a shift from disease diagnosis to health surveillance. However, with the advances in this technology comes the additional obligation to ensure the privacy and rights of patients.
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Tabak, L. A. (2001). A Revolution in Biomedical Assessment: The Development of Salivary Diagnostics. Journal of Dental Education, 65(12), 1335–1339. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.0022-0337.2001.65.12.tb03492.x
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