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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
57. Transforming Dental Practices with Compassion and Alignment w/ Lily Cortes-Pona
In this episode of The Aligned Hygienist, I sit down with Lily, a dental coach who started her journey in the industry as a dental assistant – and her story is anything but typical. What began with a spur-of-the-moment job offer during a root canal turned into a fulfilling career in practice management. Lily shares how she made the transition from hands-on clinical work to coaching, with a focus on helping pediatric offices improve patient care and streamline office operations. Tune in to hear about her path, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and how she’s empowering other dental professionals to build thriving, aligned practices.
Lily began her journey in the dental field as a dental assistant, quickly discovering her passion for patient care and practice management. Today, she’s a dedicated dental coach, specializing in helping pediatric dental offices streamline operations and enhance patient experiences. Join us in this episode to hear how Lily’s unique blend of clinical and coaching experience is transforming dental practices and supporting professionals at every level.
Curious to learn more from Lily? She’s hosting an upcoming event focused on helping pediatric dental teams elevate their practices and patient care. It’s a perfect opportunity for pediatric dentists and practice owners to dive deeper into her approach and connect with others in the field.
Connect with Lily and LCP Coaching: https://www.lcpcoaching.com/
LCP Coaching Conference for Pediatric Dental Owners: https://www.lcpcoaching.com/conference
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LCPCoaching
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
