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)
Ergonomics and Protecting your body from Pain and Injury with Cindy Purdy, RDH – TIPisode (March 2020)
Let's talk ergonomics. It isn't just a buzz word. We put our bodies through a lot as dental professionals. Where did the idea of ergonomics even come from and how do we apply it to our profession? Cindy breaks it down for us and gives us some ways to help protect our body from pain and … [Read more...] about Ergonomics and Protecting your body from Pain and Injury with Cindy Purdy, RDH – TIPisode (March 2020)
Saddle Stool with Cindy Purdy, RDH – TIPisode (February 2020)
Saddle stools are not "one size fits all" and how you sit in them is different than a traditional stool. Cindy Purdy breaks down how to sit in a saddle stool, how to decide which one is best for you (and no! the ones on Amazon are not for you -- that is Michelle's opinion and not the official Crown … [Read more...] about Saddle Stool with Cindy Purdy, RDH – TIPisode (February 2020)
Ergonomics with Cindy Purdy – TIPisode (January 2019)
Ergonomics is no longer just a trendy buzz word. Join Cindy on this TIPisode as she discusses personal injuries in the dental office. Did you know we are #1 on a list! But don't get too excited, this isn't going to be a good list to be on! Multiple decades (!) of clinical dental hygiene has … [Read more...] about Ergonomics with Cindy Purdy – TIPisode (January 2019)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 195 Student Focused Presents: Tips From Your Future Colleagues
A Tale of Two Hygienists’ student roundtable series is taking a different approach this week, aimed entirely at students who’ve only recently started hygiene school—though stick around if you’re a senior. You’ll still learn something important. Andrew and Michelle had the honor of attending RDH … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 195 Student Focused Presents: Tips From Your Future Colleagues
