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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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59. From Diagnosis to Advocacy: Dental Sleep Health w/ Kristen Geist
In this episode of The Aligned Hygienist, I chat with Kristen Geist, a dental professional whose journey through airway health has transformed her approach to patient care. Diagnosed with upper airway resistance syndrome herself, Kristen shares how her personal experiences inspired her to become an advocate for sleep apnea awareness and the importance of airway health. Listen in as we dive into her path from dental hygiene to working with adults on airway, sleep apnea, and tongue tie releases, and how she collaborates with other providers to help patients uncover hidden sleep disorders that impact their quality of life.
Kristen Geist is a dental professional with over eight years of experience specializing in airway health, sleep apnea, and adult laser tongue tie release. After being diagnosed with upper airway resistance syndrome, Kristen became passionate about spreading awareness around sleep-related breathing disorders, especially in patients who may not fit the typical profiles. She now collaborates with various healthcare providers to bring comprehensive care to her patients and aims to educate the dental community on the profound effects of airway health. Kristen resides in upstate New York with her husband, son, and two rescue dogs, and is dedicated to improving patients’ quality of life through awareness and treatment of airway health issues.
Want to connect with Kristen?
https://www.instagram.com/pranawithdrkristen/
Resources from Today's Episode:
- Breathing Book by James Nestor
- https://sliiip.com/
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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Looking forward to helping you align your passion with your well-being!
Be well,
Caitlin
