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Straighten Up: Improving Ergonomics and Well-Being for Dental Hygienists through Posture

As dental hygienists, we play a vital role in maintaining the oral health of our patients. However, the nature of our work puts us at high risk for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), including neck and back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and even eye strain. The key to preventing these injuries and maintaining a long-lasting career in […]

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Dental Ergonomic Tips to Upgrade Your Ergonomics
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Dental Ergonomic Tips to Upgrade Your Ergonomics

Sitting, in general, is challenging for the body; our bodies simply weren’t designed to sit for long periods of time. We hear this message all of the time: sitting is the new smoking. as it has been linked to many health issues including neck and back pain, increased risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. In […]

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​Tips for Dental Hygiene For Temping
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​Tips for Dental Hygiene For Temping

Let’s be real, working as a dental hygienist can be tough work. It can be challenging physically, mentally, and emotionally. For many offices, there is a constant state of change happening, and it can be draining for some to keep up. Temping at offices, in my opinion, is even more challenging. In this blog, In this […]

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Ergonomic Tips for a Healthy Body
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Ergonomic Tips for a Healthy Body

According to Merriam Webster, ergonomics is defined as “an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely.” I describe ergonomics as setting up the workspace so the practitioner, as well as the equipment and surroundings, are positioned in a way that supports […]

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Exercises for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome PDF
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Exercises for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome PDF

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common entrapment neuropathy, with a prevalence in the general adult population ranging from 2.7 to 5.8 percent, according to American Family Physician. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve. In this blog post, I share my favorite exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome pdf. Anatomically speaking, the […]

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How To Treat a Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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How To Treat a Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is an important contributor to work-related disability. In fact, an astonishing eight million people are affected by carpal tunnel syndrome each year. The surgery for CTS is the second most common type of musculoskeletal surgery behind back surgery. In 2015, surgery for carpal […]

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How to Improve Hip Mobility
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How to Improve Hip Mobility

Along with specific physical exercises, sitting for long periods of time is one of the main causes for tight hips. Unfortunately, tight hip muscles can lead to many things, including aches, pain, injury and lack of functional movement. In this blog, I will teach you how to improve hip mobility with three different practices. As […]

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Stretches for Neck and Shoulder Pain
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Stretches for Neck and Shoulder Pain

I struggled with neck and shoulder pain for years. I struggled to find stretches for neck and shoulder pain that actually worked… but when I did, everything changed. I created some powerful stretches that I’m sharing with you inside this article. So let’s get down to it–I’m guessing you’re here because: You either have neck […]

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How to Relieve Back Pain From Sitting
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How to Relieve Back Pain From Sitting

Let me guess, you are here because you’re tired of being in pain from sitting down for long periods of time. You’re not alone there. I’m sure you’ve heard, sitting in general is not good for our posture, mental state, and overall health of our bodies. According to this article from Mayo Clinic, there are […]

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Natural Remedies to Help You Sleep Better
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Natural Remedies to Help You Sleep Better

That moment when your alarm goes off in the morning, you open your eyes and wonder if you ever fell asleep at all: those mornings are not fun. Whether that happens occasionally, or all the time, I want to help you. As someone who used to struggle with anxiety-induced insomnia, and both a teacher and […]

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Natural Remedies for Anxiety and Depression
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Natural Remedies for Anxiety and Depression

Whether you struggle with anxious thoughts moment to moment, in your every day, or in social settings, this article is for you. Let’s just call it like it is — living with anxiety sucks. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), Generalized Anxiety Disorder affects 6.8 million adults yet only 43.2% of […]

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Be The Best Version of Yourself & Become a Better Clinician
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Be The Best Version of Yourself & Become a Better Clinician

It’s time to start become the best version of ourselves and hold ourselves accountable for achieving this. In this article, I share three simple tips for dental professionals to become a better version of themselves, and get to the bottom line faster. Although this post talks specifically to dental professionals, it’s extremely relevant for ALL […]

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