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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.
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Wellness Wednesday w/ Caitlin | Hand and Wrist
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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_WoQ10d8xoCr3YQAvD_BwE
- PureVac HVE System: https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-us/discover/discover-by-brand/purevac-hve.html
- VacuVUE HVE Mirror: https://www.ascentcaredental.com/post/the-vacuvue-hve-mirror-vs-purevac?gclid=CjwKCAiAh9qdBhAOEiwAvxIokzLoCmbj2OFZIZ_VomlSAZjZ8u0j6rm119BimfFcqCVJ6O-zGZ3hyBoCJvkQAvD_BwE
- Cordeze: https://cordeze.com/
- American Eagle Sharpen-Free Technology: https://am-eagle.com/products/hygiene-perio/xp-sharpen-free/
- Zirc Ergo Mirrors/Handles: https://www.zirc.com/products/dental-mirrors/mirror-handles/ergo-grip-handle
- Young Infinity Cordless Hand pieces: https://youngdental.com/product/handpieces/young-infinity-cordless-hygiene-system/
For more support:
The Yoga Membership: https://thealignedhygienist.com/yoga
HygieneWell 4-month Ergo + Yoga Program: https://thealignedhygienist.com/hygienists/
Dental Teams Support: https://thealignedhygienist.com/dental-teams/
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 mem
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.
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Learn more about The Aligned Hygienist here.
Let’s connect:
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• Email: Hello@TheAlignedHygienist.com
Looking forward to helping you align your passion with your well-being!
Be well,
Caitlin
