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