Salivary Diagnostics Experts harness the diagnostic potential of saliva to detect, monitor, and predict a wide range of oral and systemic diseases. Using cutting-edge technologies such as PCR, immunoassays, and biosensors, they analyze salivary biomarkers—including proteins, hormones, nucleic acids, and microbiota signatures—to provide real-time, non-invasive insights into health status. Their work enables early detection of conditions like oral cancer, periodontal disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and infectious diseases, offering a comfortable alternative to blood-based testing. By integrating molecular biology with clinical needs, they drive the development of accurate and accessible diagnostic platforms.
These experts collaborate with clinicians, bioengineers, and public health researchers to design point-of-care and wearable devices that bring laboratory-grade diagnostics into homes, schools, and remote healthcare settings. Their innovations support preventive care, personalized treatment planning, and population-level screening, especially in underserved communities. In addition to advancing clinical applications, they also investigate the role of the oral microbiome and salivary biomarkers in systemic health, helping to strengthen the link between oral and general wellness. They are also key contributors to outbreak surveillance and early-warning systems, making saliva-based testing a critical component of rapid response strategies in global health. Their efforts are accelerating the shift toward decentralized diagnostics, empowering patients to monitor their health with greater ease and autonomy. With continued innovation, they are helping redefine saliva as a central medium for next-generation, real-time health assessment.
Title : Evaluating hygienist follow up for head and neck oncology patients in secondary care: Results from a two cycle audit
Peter Basta, Newcastle Dental Hospital, United Kingdom
Title : Atypical facial pain unravelled
Christopher Turner, Spacemark Dental, United Kingdom
Title : New treatment of temporomandibular disorder through muscle balance and muscle regeneration by activation of quiescent muscle stem cells( satellite cells) with mitochondrial dynamics
Ki Ji Lee, National Reserach Foundation & Busan Medical University, Korea, Republic of
Title : MRONJ and ORN: Referral or management in primary care? Navigating guidelines in the context of long waiting lists
Alisha Sagar, NHS England, United Kingdom
Title : Managing the unexpected: An Insight into supernumerary teeth
Bahar Gharooni Dowrani, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
Title : Laxative prescribing for post operative head and neck cancer patients at Derriford Hospital
Pui Sze Kylie Li, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, United Kingdom