Hi, I’m Avalene, a Registered Dental Hygienist with over 20 years of clinical experience in New York City. I created Avalener as an educational platform to share what I’ve learned chairside, helpful, easy to understand information on teeth alignment, oral health, and preventive care from a hygienist’s point of view. Avalener is for education only and does not replace personalized advice from your dentist or healthcare provider.
Why I Started This Site
After two decades in clinical practice, I’ve had the privilege of educating thousands of patients about their oral health. Avalener is an extension of that work, a place where I can share clear, trustworthy information with a much wider audience. My goal is to make dental education accessible to anyone who wants to learn more about their smile, on their own time, in language that actually makes sense.
What you’ll find here
Avalener covers the topics patients ask me about most, including teeth alignment, gum health, preventive care, oral systemic health, whitening, and the everyday habits that protect your smile for the long run. Every article is written by me, drawing on what I see in the operatory and the latest evidence in dental hygiene.
Who Avalener is for
Whether you’re a parent helping your child through orthodontic treatment, an adult exploring your alignment options, or simply someone who wants to take better care of your teeth, Avalener is built for you. I also share content for fellow dental professionals through the Hygiene Corner and Dental Professionals sections of the site.
My approach
I believe there oral health and systemic health have a connection and the research shows this. The mouth is one of the most powerful windows into overall wellness, and I want to help more people understand that connection. Everything I create is grounded in clinical experience, current research, and a deep respect for your right to make informed decisions about your care.
Thank you for being here. I’m so glad you found Avalener.
Avalene Roberts RDH
Registered Dental Hygienist, NYC
“because I’ve lived it.”
HI,
I began sharing dental education on social media and the response was overwhelming. People were hungry for real, trustworthy information from an actual dental professional, not just quick tips, but deeper explanations they could actually use. That’s why I built Avalener.com a place where you can dive deeper into the topics I cover on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube and give evidence-based oral health education. I find resources and share insights.
Why I built this
This hub is for everyone, whether you’re trying to understand a procedure your dentist recommended, looking for honest product reviews, exploring a career in dental hygiene, or simply trying to take better care of your smile.
Treating dental disease is expensive and painful. Prevention is powerful. That’s the mission here.
For dental professionals, this is also a space to connect, stay current on research, and access resources built specifically for you.