Interview with Dr. Lilit Alikhanyan

Posted on December 20, 2024December 17, 2024 by Lilit Alikhanyan DDS

Dr. McGlennen: Tell me how you were introduced to OralDNA® salivary diagnostics. Dr. Alikhanyan: I was fortunate enough to have been introduced to OralDNA 5 years ago in a previous office. Dr. McGlennen: What are the top two things to consider when you select a patient for testing? Dr. Alikhanyan: As a provider, I look at both the patient’s systemic health and their periodontal health. For example, if a patient has auto-immune issues, gut health concerns, a history of cancer, fertility or m...

Dental Clearance Without the Guesswork

Posted on March 10, 2017May 19, 2021 by Richard H. Nagelberg, DDS

Have you ever been uncertain when providing dental clearance for crucial treatments, such as heart surgery or joint replacement? In my practice, we look at the clinical signs and symptoms for oral disease, but we additionally observe the patient’s oral health at the molecular level. Let me share a case with you that illustrates the importance of salivary testing and its profound impact on the credibility of clearing a patient for surgery. A long-standing patient presented to my office on...