{"id":4729,"date":"2019-04-19T12:00:54","date_gmt":"2019-04-19T17:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/?p=4729"},"modified":"2021-05-20T14:00:45","modified_gmt":"2021-05-20T19:00:45","slug":"do-you-speak-hpv-part-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/2019\/04\/19\/do-you-speak-hpv-part-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Speak HPV? Part 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In my previous blog, I explored three common positive responses I\u2019ve encountered from patients when offering a test for oral HPV and how I would respond to them.\u00a0 In this blog, I will address some of the objections from patients and how I would further educate the patient about oral HPV and testing options.<\/p>\n

Patient 1:<\/strong> I don\u2019t think I need that test.\u00a0 I\u2019ve never been exposed.<\/p>\n

Response 1:<\/strong> I understand but in case you\u2019re ever curious, remember we have this potentially life-saving service and we\u2019re happy to provide it at your request. Here is an educational brochure for your review.<\/p>\n

Comment 1:<\/strong> Chart documentation of this communication is important. In the patient\u2019s chart indicate the oral HPV test was offered but the patient declined at this time.\u00a0 Some clinicians will have the patient sign a waiver when the test is declined. In my experience, many patients who decline this test at first will ask for it in the future.<\/p>\n

There are many resources for purchasing patient education materials; however, OralDNA\u00ae Labs provides patient brochures about OraRisk\u00ae HPV testing FREE of charge. Also, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research provides educational publications free of charge at www.nidcr.nih.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Patient 2:<\/strong> I can\u2019t afford that right now.\u00a0 Will my insurance pay for the test?<\/p>\n

Response 2:<\/strong> I understand. We can provide you with the medical\/dental codes to check with your insurance plan, however unfortunately insurance often doesn\u2019t pay for all preventive services.\u00a0 Just like the medical model of testing, screening for risk may help to limit future expenses associated with oral or systemic diseases discovered at later stages.\u00a0 Maybe you would like to do the test at a separate appointment or at your next dental hygiene appointment.<\/p>\n

Comment 2:<\/strong> Dental patients are often accustomed to paying for other services and\/or products at their dental hygiene appointments that insurance doesn\u2019t cover. I\u2019ve found that many patients will be happy to pay for an OraRisk\u00ae HPV test at a separate appointment or when they are not receiving additional services.\u00a0 Simply remember to offer the test option.<\/p>\n

Patient 3:<\/strong> I\u2019ve heard there is nothing I can do about it if my test is positive for oral HPV. So why even look?<\/p>\n

Response 3:<\/strong> Knowing your risk based on an oral HPV lab test can play a powerful role in prevention. Early oral HPV infections do not typically cause any clinical signs or symptoms. We may choose to monitor you more closely to look for and investigate any early signs of tissue changes and we will educate you on symptoms that need to be reported, such as a persistent cough, lump or swelling, etc. We know that most oral HPV infections will be \u201ccleared\u201d by our own immune response.\u00a0 With that knowledge, you may decide to explore ways to boost your immune response such as nutritional optimization, quality sleep, stress reduction and avoiding other influences (i.e. smoking, excess alcohol) that may contribute to the development of oral cancer.<\/p>\n

Comment 3:<\/strong> OralDNA\u00ae<\/sup> Labs\u2019 OraRisk\u00ae<\/sup> HPV test is a non-invasive, easy-to-use screening tool to identify the presence or absence of certain types of oral HPV, a mucosal viral infection that could potentially lead to oral cancer. OraRisk\u00ae<\/sup> HPV enables the clinician to establish increased risk for oral cancer and determine appropriate referral and monitoring conditions.<\/p>\n

While the standards and procedures of dental care tend to change over time, I believe the foundation of exceptional patient care will always remain in patient education. It\u2019s my belief that it is not in the best interest of our patients to leave the topic of oral HPV out of our conversations and oral cancer exams.\u00a0 In fact, a recent article published in the Journal of The America Dental Association states, \u201cEducating patients about the risk factors for oral cancer now must include a discussion of HPV infection, as well as alcohol and tobacco use.\u201d1<\/sup> So, the question is, \u201cDo you speak HPV?\u201d<\/p>\n

Please comment to share your thoughts on educating and\/or testing patients for Oral HPV!<\/p>\n

References<\/p>\n

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  1. https:\/\/jada.ada.org\/article\/S0002-8177(18)30762-1\/fulltext<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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