Kayla Kucharski, RDH

Kayla Kucharski, RDH is a highly experienced Registered Dental Hygienist with more than 15 years in the dental industry, combining advanced clinical expertise with a strong background in business leadership and patient-centered care. Known for her consultative communication style and commitment to preventive dentistry, she supports treatment adoption, strengthens patient relationships, and contributes to practice growth through education, innovation, and collaboration. Her career reflects a unique blend of clinical excellence, technology integration, and service-focused professional engagement.

Currently serving at Lukens Family Dental, Kayla educates patients on preventive and adjunctive dental products while promoting evidence-based periodontal care and long-term oral-systemic health. She is recognized as a clinical resource for implant maintenance protocols and emerging dental technologies, helping improve treatment outcomes and patient retention. Her technical proficiency includes advanced imaging and diagnostic systems such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, CBCT/3D imaging, CAD-CAM technology, Sirona imaging, Digital Doc systems, and NOMAD handheld X-ray units. Through hands-on demonstrations and clinical training, she helps dental teams optimize workflow efficiency and maximize technology investments.

Throughout her career, Kayla has held roles across multiple dental specialties, including general dentistry and orthodontics, gaining comprehensive insight into patient care and practice operations. In addition to her clinical work, she brings valuable sales and business development experience, having served as a Sales Representative with Vector Marketing, where she conducted live product demonstrations and utilized relationship-based selling strategies to increase engagement and conversion. Her ability to translate complex product knowledge into practical applications enhances both patient understanding and professional collaboration.

Kayla’s entrepreneurial background further distinguishes her professional journey. As Franchise Owner and CEO of Art4All LLC in Wichita, Kansas, she successfully led team development initiatives, built community partnerships, and achieved 150% revenue growth over five years. Her leadership experience also extends to athletics, having served as an Assistant Coach for the University of Alabama Women’s Track & Field program, where she supported athlete development, coordinated travel logistics, and refined training programs to enhance performance outcomes.

A graduate of Wichita State University with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Kayla remains dedicated to lifelong learning through continuing education in digital dentistry, implant care, and evidence-based clinical practice. She maintains active licensure with the Kansas Dental Board and participates in professional organizations including the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and multiple dental study clubs. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Kayla is deeply engaged in community service through coaching, mentorship, volunteer work, and hosting foreign exchange students, reflecting her commitment to education, leadership, and community impact.

• Wichita State University - B.S. in Dental Hygiene, 2006

• Registered Dental Hygienist — Kansas Dental Board
• Health Care Provider CPR (Current)
• Local Anesthesia Certification
• Nitrous Oxide Certification
• United Educators Certification: Protecting Children – Identifying and Reporting Sexual Misconduct (2025)

• American Dental Hygienists’ Association (Current)
• Create Dentistry Study Club (Current)
• Kansas Perio and Dental Implants Hygiene Study Club (Past & Current participation)

• Kansas Mission of Mercy Volunteer (2018–2019, 2023–2024, 2025)
• Wichita Collegiate Middle School Assistant Track & Field Coach (Current)
• Volunteer Coach — Girls’ Basketball, Track & Field (2006)
• Catholic Youth Organization Counselor (2013–2014)
• Host Family for Foreign Exchange Students (AFS, MEDICI) (2016–2019; Spring 2025–Current)