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Review
. 2011 Jan;55(1):159-78.
doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2010.08.004.

Saliva as a diagnostic fluid

Daniel Malamud  1
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Review

Saliva as a diagnostic fluid

Daniel Malamud. Dent Clin North Am. 2011 Jan.

Abstract

Salivary diagnostics is a dynamic and emerging field utilizing nanotechnology and molecular diagnostics to aid in the diagnosis of oral and systemic diseases. In this article the author critically reviews the latest advances using oral biomarkers for disease detection. The use of oral fluids is broadening perspectives in clinical diagnosis, disease monitoring, and decision making for patient care. Important elements determining the future possibilities and challenges in this field are also discussed.

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Overview of the centrality of molecular diagnostics to biomedical activities.
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Examples of commercial collectors for saliva.
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