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Kaitlin Karalunas, RDH, PHDHP, BS

Kaitlin Karalunas, RDH, PhDHP, BS, is an instructor of dental hygiene at the Fortis Institute. She is also a graduate student at St. Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania. Karalunas research interests include public health, access to care, and ethics.

Mouthrinses

A Closer Look at Mouthrinses

Nov 7, 2017

This adjunct to self-care regimens can help patients improve their oral health.

Guest Editorial

Guest Editorial: The Growing Popularity of Dental Tourism

Sep 14, 2016

With rising dental costs and limited insurance coverage, many Americans are traveling abroad for oral health care—from cosmetic procedures to implant therapy to oral surgery.

Guest Editorial

Risks Vs Benefits

Sep 11, 2015

As the legality of nondental providers offering tooth whitening treatment varies by state, dental hygienists are charged with educating patients so they can make informed decisions when considering this common esthetic treatment.

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