Dental caries susceptibility tests can help determine an individual patient's risk for developing caries. These tests measure the bacterial content of a patient's saliva in order to detect the levels of caries causing bacteria. These tests can help a practic identify the most at risk patients in order to provide the best preventive care possible. Being able to provide test results for caries risk can help patients approve treatment plans and motivate improved home care. Adding a caries risk screening test to a dental office's workflow can be a part of growing a practice.