Clifford Testing

Clifford Testing is a material compatibility assessment that helps evaluate dental materials for use in personalized dental care. The test uses a blood sample to identify potential reactivity to specific dental material components, which can inform material selection during treatment planning.

At Maidstone Dental, Clifford Testing may be recommended when a patient has a history of sensitivity to dental materials or when a more individualized approach to material selection is desired. Results are considered alongside clinical findings and established dental standards.

If Clifford Testing is appropriate for your care, your dentist will explain the process, including how the blood sample is collected and when results are typically available. Testing is coordinated through a specialized laboratory, and your dentist reviews the findings with you before finalizing a treatment plan.

Material choices are always guided by clinical need, durability, and function. Compatibility testing is one factor among several that Dr. Erin Ellis may consider when planning restorative or other dental work.