Update to MyPerioPath® Antibiotic Options: What You Need to Know

Posted on January 2, 2026January 7, 2026 by Diane Larson RDH, BSDH

An updated MyPerioPath® Antibiotics Guide is now in effect following our most recent clinical review. These periodic reviews are an essential part of our commitment to evidence-based care, ensuring the recommendations outlined in the report reflect the most current evidence and published literature. As a result, you may notice minor adjustments in some of the antibiotic options recommended, intended to support effective treatment while promoting thoughtful, responsible use. In particular...

Do We Really Need Antibiotics for Periodontal Disease?

Posted on September 5, 2025September 4, 2025 by Lee Sheldon DMD PA

When patients receive their OralDNA® MyPerioPath® test results, one of the most common questions is: “Why aren’t we prescribing antibiotics?” After all, the test identifies bacteria linked to periodontal (gum) disease. Shouldn’t antibiotics be the next step? Dr. Lee Sheldon explains that the answer often goes back to the root cause of periodontal disease itself. “Periodontal disease is the loss of support for the teeth. It comes primarily from bacteria that go below the gum line and lo...