30 May 2023

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Direct Diagnostics partners with Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine

Move brings HR5 salivary testing technology to clinical training, patient care

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Direct Diagnostics (Direct Dx) announced a partnership on May 10 with Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM), an educational institution dedicated to preparing future health care professionals for success in their fields.

According to a news release, Direct Dx will join forces with LMU-CDM to enhance their curriculum and provide students with cutting-edge tools and technology.

"The primary goal of this partnership is to integrate the science of salivary diagnostics into the educational curriculum of Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine, allowing students to gain first-hand experience in utilizing the HR5 tests in their university clinics," said Jeffrey Sopko, president and CEO of Direct Diagnostics.

"By merging medicine and dentistry, students will learn how to implement oral systemic care into practice, ensuring that they graduate ready to practice at the highest level of care," he said in the news release.  

Dr. Denise Terese-Koch, DDS, dean and chief academic officer at Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine, said the partnership aligns with the university's mission to produce competent oral health care providers who are committed to delivering the highest level of care to their patients.

As part of the university's commitment to serving the underserved Appalachian population, this collaboration will enable the university to provide salivary diagnostic care to those in need through their clinics.

Direct Diagnostics will contribute to the university's commitment to facilitating the growth and development of dental and medical education by providing access to its HR5 test, which tests for the top five high-risk oral pathogens. This will allow students to learn about the latest advancements in salivary diagnostics and help prepare them for the future of preventative healthcare.

Dr. Thomas W. Nabors, DDS, founder of salivary diagnostic testing using DNA PCR, and chief of oral systemic medicine for Direct Diagnostics, said the university's team shares a passion for advancing the future of healthcare through diagnostic science and evidence.

Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of initial accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. Learn more about the university's dental program: https://www.lmunet.edu/college-of-dental-medicine/index