title: Saliva as a diagnostic fluid.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Basic Sciences, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY 10010, USA. daniel.malamud@nyu.edu
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Malamud
mesh_terms: D015415:Biomarkers / Q000032:analysis*; D019937:Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures; D006801:Humans; D012463:Saliva / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism; D012471:Salivary Proteins and Peptides / Q000032:analysis*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D012471:Salivary Proteins and Peptides