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Great health starts with advanced multiplex testing, delivering actionable insights for complete wellness.

SimplyTest® is a CAP/CLIA-accredited molecular testing laboratory dedicated to bridging the gap between innovative science and empowering complete wellness.

10/07/2026

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and we want to take a moment to say thank you to the hygienists who show up for their patients every day. 💜
You're the ones who greet nervous patients with a smile, remember the details of their lives, and patiently explain what's happening in their mouths and why it matters. You build trust one visit at a time, and many patients see you more often than any other healthcare provider.
That relationship is a gift. Thank you for your care, your skill, and your heart.

09/28/2026

Hygienists have a unique view of the patient.
They see changes over time. They recognize patterns in bleeding and inflammation.
They review medical histories and medications.
And they're often the ones helping patients understand how what's happening in the mouth may connect to the bigger health picture.
That perspective makes hygienists an important voice in oral-systemic health and in the growing conversation around more connected, whole-person care.

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How are you helping bridge oral and whole-body health in your practice?

09/21/2026

No pain doesn’t necessarily mean no problem.
Gum disease often begins without noticeable symptoms. But even when someone feels perfectly healthy, changes can be happening below the gumline.
Gum disease involves more than bacteria alone. The oral microbiome, inflammation, and the body’s immune response all influence what happens in the tissues surrounding the teeth.
And the conversation doesn’t stop with the mouth.
Research continues to examine associations between gum disease and systemic conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
This National Gum Health Month, look beyond symptoms and consider the bigger picture.
Your mouth is part of your body. Your gum health is part of your whole body health.

08/04/2026

The mouth has been left out of the health conversation for too long. Oral bacteria and inflammation do not always stay in the mouth. Whole-person care begins by recognizing the connection. The mouth is part of the whole body. It's time care reflected it.

07/06/2026

SimplyTest is proud to share that our CSO, Dr. Dave Vigerust, MS, PhD, will be speaking at Dykema 2026 as part of the Saving Face sponsor showcase.

Join Dr. Vigerust, Ebon Turner, and Amber Young for “Save Your Patients, Save Your DSO: Revealing $500K+ Hidden Value” on Thursday, July 16, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at the Ga***rd Rockies Resort in Denver, CO.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eOtnly

06/16/2026

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to talk about a connection many people still don’t know enough about: the link between oral health and brain health.

Research has been building around P. gingivalis, a key periodontal pathogen associated with gum disease. Studies have identified its toxic enzymes, called gingipains, in Alzheimer’s brain tissue, and its DNA has been detected in cerebrospinal fluid samples from people living with Alzheimer’s disease.

The mouth is not separate from the rest of the body.

Periodontal disease is preventable and treatable, and understanding what’s happening below the gumline can be an important part of caring for whole-body health.

You can’t manage what you don’t measure.

06/11/2026

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Stop by and connect with SimplyTest to see how saliva testing can bring more precision, insight, and innovation into patient care.

06/04/2026

A healthier mouth starts with understanding the microbiome.

A new peer-reviewed study in Frontiers in Dental Medicine evaluated the Test, Treat, Repopulate™ method and its impact on key oral pathogens associated with periodontal disease and caries risk.

Following the combined protocol, researchers observed significant reductions in several bacterial species, supporting the growing importance of microbiome-focused care in dentistry.

Congratulations to the study authors, including SimplyTest Chief Scientific and Strategy Officer Dr. David J. Vigerust.

Read the full study here: https://bit.ly/4oc6uvl

05/12/2026

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. One risk factor almost nobody talks about? Gum disease.

About 1 in every 5 female deaths in the U.S. is caused by heart disease, yet only about half of women recognize it as their leading cause of death.

The oral-systemic connection is not new science. But it is still missing from too many women’s health conversations.

Gum disease is more than “bleeding gums.” It is a chronic infection involving the tissues that support the teeth. When the gums stay inflamed, bacteria and inflammatory signals from the mouth can enter the bloodstream and contribute to systemic inflammation.

That matters because chronic inflammation is one of the processes involved in cardiovascular disease, including the development and progression of arterial plaque.

Studies show people with gum disease have about 2 to 3 times the risk of a serious cardiovascular event compared to people with healthy gums. That does not mean gum disease is the only cause. Smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, stress, and other risk factors matter too.
But it does mean oral health deserves a place in the conversation.

And because gum disease can be silent in its early stages, providers need better ways to look beneath the surface.
Salivary testing can help identify and measure the specific periodontal bacteria associated with gum disease and inflammation. That gives dental and medical providers more objective insight to support earlier detection, more personalized care, and better conversations across the mouth-body connection.

Your health does not operate in silos.
Neither should your care.

05/06/2026

May is Women's Health Month, and oral health deserves a place in that conversation.

Hormonal fluctuations don't just affect mood and energy. They also change what's happening in the mouth. From puberty to pregnancy to menopause, shifting hormone levels influence the gums, saliva, oral bacteria, and the body's response to plaque and inflammation.

These changes can contribute to gingival inflammation, dry mouth, cavities, and increased gum disease risk at different life stages. Menopause adds another layer. Bone density, mucosal tissue, and saliva production can all be affected, yet these changes are rarely part of the oral health conversation.

Gum disease during pregnancy has been linked to preterm birth and low birth weight. Yet it rarely comes up in the prenatal care conversation.

That is why prevention, personalization, and collaboration matter in women's care.

Women's health includes oral health. So why are the two rarely discussed together?

SimplyTest saliva-based testing gives dental and medical providers a shared window into a patient's health, supporting more informed, personalized care across every stage of a woman's life.

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