I'm sitting at the airport, waiting to board for a week-long hygiene conference. While sitting here, of course I'm thinking about dental...

Would you agree with this statement? I try and stress this to my clients when I'm coaching them. When we are working on habit change...

We've all been there... we start having various issues in certain areas of life and can feel stuck right? Maybe it's challenges at home,...

If you're anything like me, you love a nice, supportive cushion. But did you know that using patient cushions while providing dental care...

When we are talking about ergonomics and reducing the chance of injury, oftentimes, we are talking about very MINOR adjustments and...

For those of us in dentistry, we understand the value of prevention. We get it. Being proactive NOW will prevent consequences LATER. What...

In an ideal world, every patient would be a perfect fit for our chair, have excellent neck mobility, and could lay upside down if we...

Ergonomics is all about taking care of and respecting our bodies. To me, it's more than just getting a new chair or equipment or working...

Dental professionals are at high risk for developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). This is due to repetitive movements, bending,...

It's been too long since I've written a blog post and I thought I would write one on everyone's favorite topic....exercise!! Okay, maybe...

I recently travelled to Kauai, HI to celebrate my sister's birthday. It was my first vacation in quite a while and it was amazing!! Pool...

The older I get (okay, I have a birthday coming up), the more I realize mindset is really the key to everything. How we think shapes our...

When someone is thinking of dental ergonomic equipment, many different pieces come to mind: operator and patient chairs, loupes,...

Being in the dental profession is challenging. It can be hard mentally, emotionally, and physically. We are charged with providing...

Do you think of yourself as a dental athlete? If not, perhaps you should! Practicing dentistry is extremely taxing and demanding on our...

I remember when I was frustrated growing up, my mom would say, "Relax honey, and count to ten." Well, now that I'm older, I have realized...

For we dental practitioners, finding balance between caring for our patients and caring for ourselves is vital to a healthy career. All...

I am a dental hygienist. My job consists of caring for people and trying to make them as comfortable as possible when they are in my...