In this episode, you'll hear:  The definition of burnout, how it shows up, and what you need to know as a dental professional The difference between chronic stress and burnout Tangible tools and practices to support stress and beat burnout Introducing... The Align Retreat! Calling all Women in Dentistry--Are you ready to get away? (Details below) The Align Retreat: For women in dentistry ready to join us in Playa Del Carmen Mexico on October 11-16th for an Immersive Wellness Retreat! Early bird discount of $500 ends in May. Click here to learn more. Email me (hello@thealignedhygienist ..read more

Welcome back to another season of The Aligned Hygienist Podcast! Caitlin returns for Season 2 by sharing where she's been, her recent move, and why she took a long break from the podcast. Caitlin weaves her personal story with lessons she's learned along the way that serve as reminders for us as we navigate life's ups and downs.  Disclaimer: This episode includes me vulnerablly sharing a piece of my heart and personal story.  In this episode, you'll hear:  Caitlin's updates, where's she's been, and what's been going on in her world  Caitlin weaves her personal story with ..read more

Are you struggling with your ergonomics and posture, or experiencing pain? You'll want to tune into this episode, where Caitlin dives deep into 5 no-no moves when it comes to your ergonomics. This episode is applicable to both dental clinicians and desk workers. Get ready to be inspired to take action on your ergonomics this week at work! In this episode, you'll hear:  Caitlin's story through chronic and acute work-related pain Ergonomics and the importance of promoting proper ergonomics 5 need-to-know ergonomic tips for all dental professionals (and desk workers!) Learn foundational er ..read more

In this episode, you'll hear:  What ergonomics is and what you need to pay attention to Common risk factors for pain and MSDs in dentistry, and how to reduce your risk Practical tips and ideas for better ergonomics and overall well-being Your personal invitation to HygieneWell  RESOURCES: For hygienists who are interested in HygieneWell, learn more here. Use code "Yankee2024" at check-out for 50% off through 3/16/24. Email me with any inquiries: hello@thealignedhygienist.com CONNECT:  Caitlin on Instagram Caitlin on Facebook The Aligned Hygienist Website ..read more

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Welcome to the first Wellness Wednesday! On this episode, Caitlin talks about hand and wrist pain for dental professionals. Whether you have hand/wrist pain, discomfort, and tension, or you want to prevent pain, you don't want to miss this episode. Caitlin reviews tools, resources, ergonomic tips, and products to help protect your most valuable asset: your hands!  Product Links to Share: Hand Strengthener: https://amzn.to/3IvNXaD LumaDent Ergonomic Loupes: Ergofinger Wearable HVE: https://ergofinger.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAh9qdBhAOEiwAvxIok6M2GlNzPjtMnVcI0drMk6eKM7j_SConTYcm5y1c6oaql_WoQ10d8x ..read more

On this episode, Britt and I talk about the hygienist shortage including stress, burnout, and other challenges hygienists face. We discuss the importance of continuing education and immersing yourself in a community of dental professionals to continue to learn, grow, and keep your passion for dentistry ignited. Britt Glauz is a California-based dental hygienist with over nine years of experience in the dental field. By using her knowledge and expertise in dentistry she has created multiple successful social media platforms. As an influencer, content creator, and podcast host her plans include ..read more

In this episode, I talk with Kaitlyn Melody about all things practitioner self-care, ergonomic loupes, and building a community of dental support for your journey. Guest Bio: Kaitlyn Melody is a Registered Dental hygienist, Sales Rep for LumaDent, and has a strong interest in ergonomics. She's a back up plan fanatic, has a passion for helping others, traveling, and learning new things. Links to Share: Instagram: @LumaDentMN Facebook: LumaDent Rdh Kaitlyn Melody If you're interested in learning more about how I can support you - body, mind, and energy, check out my website at: www.thealigned ..read more

On this episode, I talk with Cindy Purdy about all things ergonomics, including awareness, creating change, signs vs symptoms of disease, practical things we can do to alleviate or prevent pain, and the Thrive! Ergonomic and Wellness Summit. Cindy Purdy is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (CEAS) who specializes in improving the health and performance of dental professionals through creating safe in-office workstations.  Cindy is a nationally known speaker and is the creator and force behind THRIVE! a Wellness and Therapeutic Summit for Dental Pro ..read more

In this episode of The Aligned Hygienist podcast, I chat with Joffree Bunleang, a hygienist and hygiene consultant. We discuss challenges, tips, and insights for hygienists and offices to create better systems, protocols, and team culture.  In this episode, we discuss:  Joffree’s journey as a hygienist to becoming a hygiene consultant The challenges hygienists & dental offices face day to day in the hygiene department Red flag offices to evaluate hygiene department How hygienists/dental offices can start to create a more cohesive team + hygiene department Optimizing team culture ..read more