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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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Episodes
74. Bridging the Gap: Supporting Student & Practitioner Well-Being in Dental Hygiene
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73. Burnout to Balance: A Hygienist’s Guide to Thriving in Dentistry with Heather DeYoung
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72. Putting the Head Back on the Body: Holistic Dentistry with Heather Kenney
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71. Ergonomics and Innovation: A New Era in Dentistry with Deb Dencik
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70. The Heart of the Matter: CPR Training and Beyond with Debora Carrier
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69. From Setbacks to Success: The Grit and Humor of Janiece Ervin
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68. Oral Health and Dementia Prevention with Anne Rice
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67. Amplifying Oral Wellness to Whole-Body Wellness with Karese Laguerre
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66. Stop Herding, Start Connecting: Transforming Care and Career Fulfillment with Brandi Hooker Evans
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64. Managing Chronic Pain: Wellness Strategies for Your Career
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63. Mindfulness in Dentistry | Finding Calm Amidst the Chaos
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62. Empowering Whole-Body Dentistry with Kristen Evans
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61. Embracing Sustainability and Preventive Care: The Future of Dentistry with Brittany Cox
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60. Championing Wellness and the Future of Dental Hygiene with Erin Haley-Hitz
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59. From Diagnosis to Advocacy: Dental Sleep Health w/ Kristen Geist
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58. Building Strong Foundations Through Education and Onboarding w/ AnnMarie DePalma
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57. Transforming Dental Practices with Compassion and Alignment w/ Lily Cortes-Pona
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56. Transform Your Dental Practice with Ergonomic Consulting
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55. My Journey Overcoming Carpal Tunnel Syndrome w/ Yoga Therapy and Ergonomics
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54. Ergonomic Innovations, Empowerment and Education w/ Linda Miller
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53. Curiosity Unleashed: Fueling Passion + Professional Growth w/ Amanda Hill
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52. Mindset Shifts + Ergonomic Loupes w/ Crystal Kingsbury and Andau Medical
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51. Finding Ergonomic Excellence for Dental Pro's
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50. Chairside Stretches for Dental Pro's
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49. Saddle Up for Success: Choosing the Perfect Stool for Dental Pros
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