Kara Vavrosky, RDH

Giving patients something to relate to can help them to understand the importance of oral health.

Following these tips can help to ensure the safety of your patients.

Following these tips can help to ensure the safety of your patients.

Whether you prefer string floss or a water flosser, it’s important to find a method that works best for you.

Having a healthy smile is crucial to a child’s overall health and development.

Having a healthy smile is crucial to a child’s overall health and development.

A good oral hygiene routine can prevent gum disease and contribute to overall well-being.

Preventing infection in your mouth is key to maintaining your overall health.

Prevention is key for your overall health-and your pocketbook.

Kara Vavrosky shares the highlights from this year’s Chicago Midwinter Meeting.

Kara Vavrosky shares the highlights from this year’s Chicago Midwinter Meeting.

As the founder of dentalhygieneanswers.com, Kara Vavrosky has heard a lot of questions this month. Here are some more of the ones that stuck out the most to her.

As the founder of dentalhygieneanswers.com, Kara Vavrosky has heard a lot of questions this month. Here are some more of the ones that stuck out the most to her.

A look at how and why sugar-free chewing gum can be good for your oral health.

A look at how and why sugar-free chewing gum can be good for your oral health.

Kara RDH answers 5 questions you had, ranging from frustrations with dentists to advice about assisted hygiene.

Kara RDH answers 5 questions you had, ranging from frustrations with dentists to advice about assisted hygiene.

Here are five dental related New Year’s resolutions that will not only help improve oral health, but will help improve overall health as well.

Here are five dental related New Year’s resolutions that will not only help improve oral health, but will help improve overall health as well.

Kara Vavrosky, RDH answers some of the most interesting questions hygienists had for her this month.

Kara Vavrosky, RDH answers some of the most interesting questions hygienists had for her this month.

Kara RDH shares some of the questions dental hygienists asked her recently and then provides helpful and encouraging answers.

Kara RDH shares some of the questions dental hygienists asked her recently and then provides helpful and encouraging answers.

Waterlines can be filled with all kinds of dangerous bacteria. In this article some of these bacteria are discussed, as well as methods for preventing their growth.

Dental hygienists are often discounted in their role as healthcare professions by the public. Nor is the public aware of the schooling it takes to become a dental hygienist. Even further, many don’t understand how physically demanding dentistry is, despite the fact it looks like we are just sitting there.

Are you up to date on the latest infection control practices - or is your practice making mistakes?

Are you up to date on the latest infection control practices - or is your practice making mistakes?

The study found that regular use of fluoride can reduce the prevalence of caries.

Modern Hygienist conducted its first Annual State of Dental Hygiene survey to see how hygienists felt about the profession.