Meet Dr. Tamara Sardar Alkaradaghi
Orofacial Pain & Sleep Medicine in Bellingham & Snohomish, WA
TAMARA SARDAR ALKARADAGHI, BDS, MSc, PhD
Dr. Tamara Sardar Alkaradaghi is a board-certified specialist in Orofacial Pain and Sleep Disorders, with expertise in treating TMD, chronic head and neck pain, and sleep apnea.
Her background in non-invasive laser dentistry led her to pursue advanced training, including a residency at UCLA and a PhD in laser applications in Dentistry.
With over 15 years of experience, she blends innovative laser therapies and personalized care to treat complex pain conditions.
Education
- Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction Residency program
University of California, Los Angeles, 2021 - 2023 - PhD in Laser Applications in Dentistry
University of Baghdad/ RWTH Aachen university, Germany 2011 - 2014 - MSc Laser Applications in Dentistry,
University of Baghdad/ RWTH Aachen university, Germany 2006 - 2008 - BDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Iraq, 1998-2003
Clinical Expertise
- Physical Medicine protocol including muscle stretching and exercises
- Myofascial triggtrigger point injections and dry needling
- Temporomandibular joint Arthrocentesis single and double ports. Involving injecting medications (steroid/hyalgan) into joint
- Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) joint injection
- Pain management medications for myofascial pain including NSAIDs, muscle relaxant and antidepressant and other chronic pain meds
- Abortive and preventive medications for headaches, including chronic TTH, Migraines, cluster HA, and TACs
- Botox treatment for chronic migraine and chronic myofascial pain TMD protocol and for neuralgia
- Different nerve blocks
- Anti-seizure medications for trigeminal neuralgianeuralgia
- Management of burning mouth syndrome
- Management of Atypical Odontalgia and other oral nerve injury
- IntraIntra-oral neurosensory stent with topical compound med ications for post traumatic trigeminal neuropathies
- Different Oral appliance therapy for TMJ facial pain and parafunctional habits
- Dental /oral appliances for management of sleep apnea
- Low level laser therapy for myalgia, myofascial pain, and arthralgia
- EMG guided injection of Botox/LA for lateral pterygoid and deep masseter musclemuscle
Publications
- The influence of pulse duration and exposure time of Er,Cr:YSGG laser on lithium disilicate laminate debonding, an in vitro study. 2023, Heliyon.
- Transmission of 940 nm diode laser to the radicular area during its application as root canal disinfectantdisinfectant. 2022, Australian Endodontic journal.
- Temperature elevation investigations on the external root surface during irradiation with 940 nm Diode laser in root canal treatment, 2018, Saudi Endodontic Journal.
- Measuring intracanal fluid temperature elevation and ultrastructural changes of root canal surface during irradiation with 940 nm Diode laser in endodontic treatment, 2017, Iraqi Dental Journal.
- Investigating smear layer removal from root canal surface during irrad iation with 940 nm diode laser with different aqueous irrigants, 2017, International research journal of dentistry.
- The Bactericidal effect of 2780 nm and 940 nm laser irradiation on E. Faecalis in Bovine root dentin slices of different thicknesses, 2016, Photomedicine and laser surgery.
- The effect of bleaching gel and (940 nm, 980 nm) diode lasers photoactivation intrapulpal temperature and teeth whitening efficiency, 2016, Australian endodontic Journal.
- The Effect of CO2 Laser with or without Nano -Hyd roxyapatite Paste in Occlusion of Dentinal Tubules, 2014, The Scientific World Journal.
- Evaluation of Temperature Elevation During Root Canal Treatment with Dual Wavelength laser 2780 nm Er,Cr:YSGG and 940 nm Diode, 2014, Photomedicine and laser surgery.
- Investigation of Radicular Dentin Permeability and Ultrastructural Changes After Irradiation with Er,Cr:YSGG laser and Dual Wavelength (2780 nm and 940 nm) laser, 4014, Lasers in Medical Science.
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Visit our modern and welcoming offices in Bellingham and Snohomish, WA. Each location is thoughtfully designed to provide a comfortable and relaxing environment, equipped with the latest technology to ensure you receive top-quality care. Our friendly and professional team is dedicated to making your experience seamless and supportive, whether you’re managing TMJ disorders, sleep apnea, or facial pain. Conveniently located, our offices make it easy for you to access expert treatments close to home.
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