{"id":194,"name":"Karina Diaz BASDH, CRDH","url":"","description":"Karina Diaz, BASDH, CRDH, graduated from Miami Dade College in 2016 and earned her Bachelors in Dental Hygiene from St. Petersburg College in 2020. With extensive experience, she serves as the lead dental hygienist at Midtown Dental Studio and also contributes as a part-time clinical instructor at Broward College for the dental hygiene program. \r\n\r\nKarina's dedication to elevating the role of dental hygienists has led her to embrace innovative approaches like salivary testing, revolutionizing the standard of care. Her passion lies in fostering personalized patient connections, aiming to empower individuals to take an active role in their oral health maintenance. She views each individual not merely as a patient, but as an active participant in their own oral health journey. \r\n\r\nShe strongly advocates for spending quality time with each patient, understanding their unique concerns, and tailoring treatment plans that resonate with their specific needs. She believes that education is the cornerstone of preventive care. Taking time to explain the 'why' behind each recommendation allows patients to make informed decisions and take ownership of their oral health.\r\n\r\nBeyond her professional achievements, Karina finds joy in cherished moments with her husband and two dachshunds. Her interests extend to activities like hot yoga, outdoor activities and attending church on Sundays.","link":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/author\/karina-diaz-basdh-crdh\/","slug":"karina-diaz-basdh-crdh","avatar_urls":{"24":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e30e9f2d1554493500717e0b7cfa5145?s=24&d=mm&r=g","48":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e30e9f2d1554493500717e0b7cfa5145?s=48&d=mm&r=g","96":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e30e9f2d1554493500717e0b7cfa5145?s=96&d=mm&r=g"},"meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/194"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users"}]}}