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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
Becoming a Healthcare Hygienist w/ Melissa Obrotka
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Welcome Melissa Obrotka to the show today. On this episode, we talk about the health of dental hygiene, and what it means to embrace being a Healthcare Hygienist. Melissa shares her story of working in the dental industry for over 25 years, and we talk about minimally invasive therapies, and specifically, Guided Biofilm Therapy, or GBT, by EMS.
Melissa A Obrotka, BA, RDH, has over 25 years of experience in the dental field and concentrated clinical experience with the dental implant patient population.
Melissa’s core objectives for patient care are focused on a “wholestic” approach to dental prevention, disease remission, and therapies that encompass total body health and wellness. Her approach to patient care is focused on biofilm disruption strategies for periodontal and peri-implant health and longevity while providing healthcare advocacy to patients. In addition,
Obrotka is a dental hygiene motivator, educator, podcast host, change agent, influencer, and industry thought leader. Obrotka serves as a clinical adjunct professor at Bergen Community College in New Jersey, where she elevated clinical education by instructing students on the oral microbiome and biofilm disruption and introduced the Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) methodology.
Connect with Melissa:
IG @tsthebadasshygienist
FB: Melissa A Obrotka
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/
https://www.itsthebadasshygienist.com/
https://disruptingdentistrypodcast.libsyn.com/
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
