Please Leave a Review! To close out this month’s series on ergonomics, A Tale of Two Hygienists had the opportunity to speak with a posture expert who takes an evidence-based approach to educating her clients. Bethany Valachi is a doctor of physical therapy who is also the author of 80 … [Read more...] about Using Evidence-based Ergonomics & Exercise to Prevent Work-related Pain with Dr. Bethany Valachi – 238
Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Dental Hygienists and Students of Dental Hygiene – Science Sunday
Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Dental Hygienists and Students of Dental Hygiene Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are a significant burden for dental professionals. It is estimated that between 64-93% of dental hygienists and dentists experience MSD associated with their profession. Carpal tunnel … [Read more...] about Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Dental Hygienists and Students of Dental Hygiene – Science Sunday
Ergonomics, Fitness, And Career Longevity With Katrina Klein, RDH – 237
Please Leave a Review! Rounding out A Tale of Two Hygienists’ series on ergonomics, Michelle spoke to an RDH who found a way to treat and prevent one of the greater physical angsts that hygienists need to deal with throughout their careers. Katrina Klein is a registered dental hygienist, a … [Read more...] about Ergonomics, Fitness, And Career Longevity With Katrina Klein, RDH – 237
Fascia, Yoga And Ergonomics For A Healthier, Longer Career With Aubreé Chismark, RDH and Tracy Ross, RDH
Please Leave a Review! A Tale of Two Hygienists is back at it with its series on ergonomics, focusing now on the subdermal tissues that stretch from one end of our body to the other and feel the brunt of bad posture. Michelle spoke with two hygienists who now serve as teachers and instruct the … [Read more...] about Fascia, Yoga And Ergonomics For A Healthier, Longer Career With Aubreé Chismark, RDH and Tracy Ross, RDH
The Role of Ergonomic Saddle Seats and Magnification Loupes in the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
The Role of Ergonomic Saddle Seats and Magnification Loupes in the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review Dentistry is a visually dependent occupation which often causes clinicians to find themselves in awkward postures for extended periods of time. Multiple studies have … [Read more...] about The Role of Ergonomic Saddle Seats and Magnification Loupes in the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
Vision And Ergonomics Using Loupes With Brent Downs – Episode 235
Please Leave a Review! Continuing A Tale of Two Hygienist’s series on ergonomics, Michelle and Andrew had the opportunity to speak with a guest whose company plays a significant role in making magnification both easy and comfortable for dental hygienists. Brent Downs is the director … [Read more...] about Vision And Ergonomics Using Loupes With Brent Downs – Episode 235
Ergonomics in Dentistry: Prevention Is Better Than Cure – Science Sunday
Prevention is Better Than Cure: Ergonomics in Dentistry Back, neck, shoulder and arm pain are more common in dental professionals than not, and if you are in the not category give it a little time. It is a hazard of the job, however thanks to the study of ergonomics, more and more we are seeing … [Read more...] about Ergonomics in Dentistry: Prevention Is Better Than Cure – Science Sunday
Ergonomics For A Long And Healthy Dental Career! 234 – Student Focused Presents
Please Leave a Review! It’s A Tale of Two Hygienists’ monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a quartet of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. This month’s student roundtable introduces ATotH’s new series for July: … [Read more...] about Ergonomics For A Long And Healthy Dental Career! 234 – Student Focused Presents
Preparing your Body for Dental Hygiene with Cindy Purdy, RDH – TIPisode (May 2020)
This week Cindy gives us suggestions on how to prepare our bodies for returning after COVID. This is a great time to get your discount on a new crown seating stool! Multiple decades (!) of clinical dental hygiene has fueled Cindy’s passion for equity of care. Currently, she developed a hybrid … [Read more...] about Preparing your Body for Dental Hygiene with Cindy Purdy, RDH – TIPisode (May 2020)
Pain Trigger Points – TIPisode with Cindy Purdy, RDH (April 2020)
Is this shutdown giving your body a much-needed rest? Listen this week as Cindy explains how to identify trigger points and what our body is trying to tell us when we experience that acute pain. Multiple decades (!) of clinical dental hygiene has fueled Cindy’s passion for equity of care. … [Read more...] about Pain Trigger Points – TIPisode with Cindy Purdy, RDH (April 2020)
