Kara Vavrosky, RDH

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

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

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

Should you or shouldn't you? These tips can help you decide if-and which-loupes are right for you.

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.

The Associated Press (AP) came out with a report earlier this week stating there are no proven benefits to flossing. Working in dentistry, we know how important cleaning in interproximally is, not only for oral health but for overall health.

Working in dentistry, we hear a lot of things patients think are true when it comes to oral health. It’s easy for these myths to be perpetuated online, but just because it’s on the internet doesn’t mean it’s true. Here are five myths where the record needs to be set straight with the truth.

Working in dentistry, we hear a lot of things patients think are true when it comes to oral health. It’s easy for these myths to be perpetuated online, but just because it’s on the internet doesn’t mean it’s true. Here are five myths where the record needs to be set straight with the truth.

When you think back to hygiene school, you probably remember how hard your instructors pushed you. However, I hope you remember that one instructor, or maybe you had two, who were far more than just your teacher. That instructor you connected and felt comfort with on a much deeper level. They were your mentor; your go-to person for things even beyond dental hygiene and school.

As hygienists, infection control and the safety of our patients is a top priority. But are you and your office up to date on infection control protocols and required infection control training? Here are five infection control mistakes you might be making and not even realize.

You walk out to the reception area to greet your next patient for their prophy. Due to your attention to detail, as the patient approaches, you notice an active herpes simplex lesion on their lip (herpes labialis). Should you treat this patient?

Kara Vavrosky shares five more interesting questions she's been asked by hygienists recently, along with her answers.

Kara Vavrosky shares five more interesting questions she's been asked by hygienists recently, along with her answers.

Some interesting news is coming out of California regarding the California Dental Hygienists’ Association terminating their charter relationship with the American Dental Hygienists’’ Association.

For all of the history of Current Dental Terminology (CDT) coding, there have been no truly accurate codes that can be used for the treatment this patient needs. In 2017, that story will change. Yet, we must guard against misuse of this new code and not miss the disease present

For all of the history of Current Dental Terminology (CDT) coding, there have been no truly accurate codes that can be used for the treatment this patient needs. In 2017, that story will change. Yet, we must guard against misuse of this new code and not miss the disease present

As a well-known and accomplished dental hygienist, Kara Vavrosky often gets asked for advice. Here, she shares five more interesting questions she's been asked recently, along with her answers.

As a well-known and accomplished dental hygienist, Kara Vavrosky often gets asked for advice. Here, she shares five more interesting questions she's been asked recently, along with her answers.

As hygienists, we respect our employer and further the doctor’s cornerstone role in the office and to the patients. For that reason, there are some topics hygienists feel uncomfortable bringing up; either because of this respect, for fear of coming off as needy or as a prima donna or blatantly put, the fear of being replaced.

As hygienists, we respect our employer and further the doctor’s cornerstone role in the office and to the patients. For that reason, there are some topics hygienists feel uncomfortable bringing up; either because of this respect, for fear of coming off as needy or as a prima donna or blatantly put, the fear of being replaced.

There are so many great reasons to fall in love with a dental hygienist, but Kara RDH narrows down the list to seven in this article.

There are so many great reasons to fall in love with a dental hygienist, but Kara RDH narrows down the list to seven in this article.

As a well-known and accomplished dental hygienist, Kara Vavrosky often gets asked for advice. Here, Vavrosky shares five more interesting questions she's been asked recently, along with her answers.

As a well-known and accomplished dental hygienist, Kara Vavrosky often gets asked for advice. Here, Vavrosky shares five more interesting questions she's been asked recently, along with her answers.

It's bad enough when a television show demeans the dental hygiene profession. When it's one of the most-watched shows, that's a whole different story. Kara RDH explains the reactions of hygienists.

We're a few weeks into the new year, and it's likely that some of us have already slacked off our New Year's resolutions.

We're a few weeks into the new year, and it's likely that some of us have already slacked off our New Year's resolutions.

As a well-known and accomplished dental hygienist, Kara Vavrosky often gets asked for advice. Here, Vavrosky shares five more interesting questions she's ben asked, along with her answers.