Omid Dental Office — Dr. Ardy Hakhamian, DDS
South Gate, CA • ⭐ Premiere Pro Salivary Testing Provider
Participating Practitioners
- Dr. Ardy Hakhamian, DDS (DDS, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC)
About the Practice
Omid Dental Office, led by Dr. Ardy Hakhamian, DDS, is a premier, technologically advanced dental center serving South Gate and Southeast Los Angeles. Dr. Hakhamian is a graduate of the renowned Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and possesses distinguished expertise in salivary diagnostic testing, objective salivary flow monitoring, pH/buffering evaluations, and targeted microbial diagnostics for high-risk periodontal and xerostomia patients.
Confirmed Salivary Testing Services
The following diagnostic services and assessment protocols were verified as active by this practice during our compliance review:
Timed Resting & Stimulated Sialometry Protocol
Comprehensive xerostomia evaluation measuring unstimulated and paraffin-stimulated flow rates.
Saliva-Check Buffer Capacity & Titration Assay
Laboratory Assessment: In-office chairside diagnostics
Evaluates salivary bicarbonate buffering reserve to protect enamel from acid erosion and GERD.
Targeted Periodontal Pathogen Molecular DNA-PCR Panel
Laboratory Assessment: CLIA-certified Reference Laboratory
Utilized alongside comprehensive pocket depth charting to guide personalized periodontal therapies.
Preparing for Your Visit
Before having a salivary test, ensure you understand what clinical question the test answers and how the results will inform your dental care plan.