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The Aligned Hygienist
The Aligned Hygienist is your essential guide to thriving in the dental profession with purpose, passion, and a powerful sense of alignment. Join Caitlin Parsons, Registered Dental Hygienist turned Certified Yoga Therapist, Ergonomic Consultant, and wellness advocate, as she shares her insights and brings together inspiring voices from across the dental field. In each episode, Caitlin and her guests dive into today's dental professionals' real-life challenges and opportunities, offering actionable strategies to overcome pain, manage stress, enhance ergonomics, and boost overall well-being.
From solo deep dives to engaging conversations with industry leaders, The Aligned Hygienist is designed to empower you with tools and knowledge that help elevate your career, enhance patient care, and support healthcare’s larger mission. Whether you’re here to fine-tune your ergonomic practices, learn from the experiences of other practitioners, or find alignment in your work and life, this podcast is your invitation to grow, transform, and thrive.
Subscribe to The Aligned Hygienist and join Caitlin on a journey to reshape what’s possible for you, your patients, and the future of dentistry.
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The Aligned Hygienist
Latest Episodes
74. Bridging the Gap: Supporting Student & Practitioner Well-Being in Dental Hygiene
Traditional learning in dental hygiene can often feel repetitive and uninspiring, but what if education could be engaging, interactive, and fun? In this episode of The Aligned Hygienist, I sit down with Maggie Moodie, a dental hygienis...
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73. Burnout to Balance: A Hygienist’s Guide to Thriving in Dentistry with Heather DeYoung
Burnout is a reality for many dental professionals, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your career. In this episode of The Aligned Hygienist, I sit down with Heather DeYoung, a practicing hygienist and burnout coach, to discuss the h...
72. Putting the Head Back on the Body: Holistic Dentistry with Heather Kenney
In this episode of The Aligned Hygienist, I sit down with Heather Kenney, a Registered Dental Hygienist with nearly 20 years of experience across general practice, DSOs, periodontology, and holistic dentistry. As an HIAOMT-certified pr...
71. Ergonomics and Innovation: A New Era in Dentistry with Deb Dencik
In this episode of The Aligned Hygienist, I sit down with Deb Dencik, a Registered Clinical Dental Hygienist, Certified Ergonomicist, and Yoga Teacher, to discuss the intersection of ergonomics, innovation, and well-being in dentistry....
70. The Heart of the Matter: CPR Training and Beyond with Debora Carrier
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Debora Carrier, a trailblazing dental hygienist, inventor, and entrepreneur. With over 40 years of clinical experience, Debora shares her journey from dental hygiene to founding Twice as Nice Uniforms,...
