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Kara Vavrosky, RDH is an Editorial Director at Modern Hygienist, a part of the Modern Dental Network. She is best known for running the popular Facebook page, Dental Hygiene with Kara RDH, and is the founder of DentalHygieneAnswers.com, a Q&A site for dental hygienists. Kara also serves on multiple advisory boards for dental-related companies and is a 2015-2016 ADHA Governance of Tomorrow Steering Committee member. You can learn more about Kara at KaraRDH.com.

Articles

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


Why prevention is key when it comes to oral health

Renee Knight is a freelance writer and editor who's been covering the dental industry for 15 years. 

Our experts weigh the pros and cons of each type of toothbrush. 

Are electric toothbrushes REALLY better than manual toothbrushes?

Ethel Hagans is a dental hygienist first, and then, the author of the book Extraordinary Dental Care. She is obsessed with motivating hygienists to raising their level of care, in order to woo their patients into patterns of great oral hygiene. Her motto: “In the end our main goal is to make sure their teeth outlast them!”

Your approach with this age group is crucial to building a foundation of oral hygiene habits.

How to teach adolescents the importance of good oral hygiene

The textbook focuses on the current best evidence available to support decision making for recommended preventive interventions.

Colgate announces publication of new oral health care textbook






The patent-pending system is formulated to improve postsurgical recovery and optimize oral health.

StellaLife launches VEGA Oral Care system

Kristen Mott is the associate editor for Dental Products Report and Digital Esthetics.

The results of the study were presented at The International Liver Congress in Amsterdam. 


Study finds link between severe gum disease and higher mortality rate in cirrhosis patients

Why teeth matter to health more than your patients might think.


7 benefits of better oral health

Reminding your patients how much they truly benefit from a visit is important. 

5 surprising things your patients don’t know about their dental visit

Hygienists weigh in on rinse use-and what you should tell your patients. 


Does oral rinse REALLY matter?

Nutrition is essential when it comes to promoting good oral health for your patients. 
