About Dentulu
Dentulu sells OralDNA saliva kits through its dental platform. The selected tests measure a defined set of oral bacteria rather than surveying every microbe in the mouth. The laboratory report can support a conversation with a dentist about gum health.
Choose your OralDNA testCollect and return the oral sampleReview the laboratory findings with your dentist
Offerings
OralDNA Alert 2
$259
one-time
Quantitative PCR · 11 bacterial targets
One inherited IL-6 variant
The MyPerioPath bacterial panel plus one inherited IL-6 variant linked to periodontal inflammation risk, ordered through Dentulu.
What’s included in OralDNA Alert 2
Included
11 periodontal bacterial targets; some grouped.
Odor-associated bacteria, including P. gingivalis; no breath score or gas measurement.
Nitrate-reducing bacteria, including E. corrodens; no nitric-oxide level or functional-capacity score.
One IL-6 variant (rs1800795); not an IL-6 protein measurement.
Not included
Before you buy
- Before collecting
- No fasting. Follow the supplied kit and your dental professional’s timing after oral care, dental treatment or antibiotics; do not stop prescribed medication for testing without professional advice.
- Timing after treatment
- Bacterial wait times vary by oral product, procedure and antibiotic type. Alert’s genetic component does not remove the bacterial preparation requirements.
Repeat testing
Lab suggests bacterial retest 6–12 weeks after therapy, then as advised
Results
Report
A complete laboratory sample page shows the measured bacteria and the report’s interpretation.
- Results
- Targeted oral bacterial results and one inherited IL-6 result.
- Access
- Web
- Timing
- Usually 7–10 business days.
Collection
Follow the OralDNA kit’s oral-rinse or saliva instructions and return the specimen in the supplied packaging.
Reviews
Trustpilot
App Store
Google PlayWhat people praise
Convenient virtual dental care
Customers using Dentulu’s online consultations appreciate being able to reach a dentist from home, describing accessible care and readily available help with their questions.
What people complain about
Getting help when something goes wrong
Some customers describe unanswered emails or messages after a missed consultation or inaccessible results, with promised follow-up failing to resolve the issue.
Stories
JCK
Getting timely access to a dental prescription
JCK used Dentulu’s dental care service and reported that a provider was available and arranged the prescription on time.
trustpilot.comThings to know
- Choose one-time or repeat kit shipments.
Review any separate dental-review charges before completing the kit order.
- The checkout consent permits long-term laboratory storage.
It also permits deidentified research and commercial use of sample-derived data.
- Check the ordering route for your location.
Confirm the kit’s availability for your shipping address before ordering.
Alternatives
AffinityDNA · Oral Microbiome Analysis
Tests five named gum-associated bacteria, compared with the eleven-target OralDNA bacterial panel sold by Dentulu.
$109
Baseline (Peak Health) · Bristle Oral Health Test
Sells Bristle’s broader oral microbial profile, compared with Dentulu’s fixed OralDNA bacterial panel. Retailer terms apply.
Est. $189
Bristle Health · Bristle Oral Health Test
Surveys a broader oral microbial community than a fixed bacterial panel and provides written care suggestions; personal coaching is optional.
$169
EasyDNA · Oral Microbiota Test
Provides an emailed report on five oral bacterial targets; Dentulu sells the eleven-target OralDNA panel, with an inherited IL-6 result in Alert 2.
$109FAQs
How do MyPerioPath and Alert 2 differ?
Both report selected oral bacteria. Alert 2 adds an inherited IL-6 variant; it does not measure the IL-6 protein.
Does the test include cavity or yeast screening?
Cavity-associated bacteria, Candida and HPV are separate test selections. The selected MyPerioPath bacterial panel focuses on periodontal findings.