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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.
Be sure to follow me on Instagram if we're not connected yet, @thealignedhygienist - I would love to hear what you think!
The Aligned Hygienist
Mental Health & Being Human w/ Bethany Montoya
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Ever feel like you're struggling alone? This is a special episode with Bethany Montoya you won't want to miss. We talk about the importance of mental health, being human and taking care of yourself in dentistry. Bethany's journey as a hygienist, working in a sleep medicine practice, her passion for writing in dentistry, and the importance of growing and networking within your career.
Bethany Montoya, RDH is a writer, speaker, and dental sleep medicine provider based in Fort Worth, Texas. She serves as editorial director for DentistryIQ, providing clinical oversight for their daily newsletter, Through the Loupes. She is passionate about helping other clinicians develop their careers, both inside and outside the operatory, and offers support through mentorship and professional writing coaching. She also created and maintains Human RDH, a social media brand that offers content that appeals to the human side of dentistry: mental health, personal growth, and daily clinical life.
Connect with Bethany:
Instagram: @humanrdh
If you're interested in learning more about how I can support you - body, mind, and energy, check out my website at: www.thealignedhygienist.com where you can find free classes, my online yoga membership, and other ways to work with me—in and out of the op.
For questions or to connect with me, don't hesitate to reach out at: hello@thealignedhygienist.com
You can always find me on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealignedhygienist/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinparsons/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caitlinparsons53/
Want to thrive in your role as a dental professional? Whether you’re struggling with ergonomics, managing pain, or just looking for guidance to elevate your practice, I’m here to help! As a dental hygienist, coach, and consultant, I’m passionate about empowering you to work more comfortably and effectively.
🎉 Get Your Free Chairside Guide – a quick, practical resource designed to support you in providing top-notch patient care while taking care of yourself with chairside yoga exercises, ergonomic tips, and more!
Learn more about The Aligned Hygienist here.
Let’s connect:
• Instagram: @thealignedhygienist
• LinkedIn: Connect with me here
• Email: Hello@TheAlignedHygienist.com
Looking forward to helping you align your passion with your well-being!
Be well,
Caitlin
