Sahar Attari, MS.Ed., BSDH, RDH
Sahar Attari, MS.Ed., BSDH, RDH, is a senior clinic coordinator at the Moreno Valley College dental hygiene program. She completed her associate's degree in dental hygiene in 2014 and then obtained a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from Wichita State University in 2019. In 2023, Sahar furthered her education by completing a master's degree in e-Learning from California State University, East Bay. Passionate about research and writing, Sahar is dedicated to advancing the field of dental hygiene. In her personal life, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and her beloved dog. Sahar can be reached at sahar.attari.j@gmail.com
Oral Pathology: Distinguishing Cysts From Abscesses
Recently, I encountered two situations that inspired this article. I came across a periapical radiograph of a new patient with a radiolucency, presenting as a well-defined lesion distal to an extracted mandibular second molar. The extraction was done about six months prior.
Another incident was when a new patient with a unilocular lesion at the apex of #29 was referred...
A Hygienists’ Overview of Halitosis and Taste Alteration
“My breath smells bad.”
“My wife told me to see my dentist to address my bad breath.”
“I can’t taste food as well as before.”
“I can’t taste sweets as much as before.”
My patients have made these comments throughout my years as a dental hygienist. Halitosis and taste alteration remain major concerns for patients who are experiencing them, as well as for...
Elder Care: Dental Hygienists Can Help Seniors Bridge Oral, Systemic Health
In this era, more people are fortunate to know their great grandparents and even their great-great-grandparents ‒ an opportunity that most of our parents or grandparents did not have. The U.S. population of seniors is increasing significantly, and, according to the 2019 census, senior citizens ages 65 and over represent 16.21% of the U.S. population (9% globally).17
By 2030, it...