This Diagnostic Startup Uses Saliva to Detect Oral Diseases Earlier
MedCity News September 5, 2024
Dr. Tina Saw is the founder and CEO of Oral Genome, a healthcare startup that’s developing saliva tests to detect and prevent oral diseases. In response to emailed questions, Saw talked about her company’s approach.
For years, clinical studies have shown a correlation between things like gum disease and chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease. Oral Genome, a member of the Health Wildcatters accelerator, is a healthcare startup that’s developing saliva tests to detect and prevent oral diseases. In response to emailed questions, Saw talked about her company’s approach.
Why did you start this company?
I started Oral Genome to address a significant gap in the early detection and prevention of oral diseases, particularly focusing on how these diseases are...