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The Aligned Hygienist

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Last episode 10 March 2025. Nothing new since.

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Hosted by Caitlin Parsons, RDH, C-IAYT and CEAS

<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to The Aligned Hygienist and join Caitlin on a journey to reshape what’s possible for you, your patients, and the future of dentistry.</p><p><br>Be sure to follow me on Instagram if we're not connected yet, @thealignedhygienist - I would love to hear what you think!</p>

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Episodes

56 episodes in the feed on 8 November 2026.

  1. 7474. Bridging the Gap: Supporting Student & Practitioner Well-Being in Dental Hygiene10 March 2025 · 37:13
  2. 7373. Burnout to Balance: A Hygienist’s Guide to Thriving in Dentistry with Heather DeYoung3 March 2025 · 35:52
  3. 7272. Putting the Head Back on the Body: Holistic Dentistry with Heather Kenney24 February 2025 · 38:29
  4. 7171. Ergonomics and Innovation: A New Era in Dentistry with Deb Dencik17 February 2025 · 25:46
  5. 7070. The Heart of the Matter: CPR Training and Beyond with Debora Carrier4 February 2025 · 21:13
  6. —69. From Setbacks to Success: The Grit and Humor of Janiece Ervin28 January 2025 · 30:21
  7. 6868. Oral Health and Dementia Prevention with Anne Rice21 January 2025 · 23:55 · Anne Rice
  8. —67. Amplifying Oral Wellness to Whole-Body Wellness with Karese Laguerre14 January 2025 · 19:13
  9. 6666. Stop Herding, Start Connecting: Transforming Care and Career Fulfillment with Brandi Hooker Evans7 January 2025 · 25:39 · Brandi Hooker Evans
  10. 6464. Managing Chronic Pain: Wellness Strategies for Your Career16 December 2024 · 17:16
  11. 6363. Mindfulness in Dentistry | Finding Calm Amidst the Chaos10 December 2024 · 17:32
  12. 6262. Empowering Whole-Body Dentistry with Kristen Evans25 November 2024 · 25:13
  13. 6161. Embracing Sustainability and Preventive Care: The Future of Dentistry with Brittany Cox18 November 2024 · 20:41
  14. 6060. Championing Wellness and the Future of Dental Hygiene with Erin Haley-Hitz11 November 2024 · 37:34
  15. 5959. From Diagnosis to Advocacy: Dental Sleep Health w/ Kristen Geist4 November 2024 · 23:42
  16. 5858. Building Strong Foundations Through Education and Onboarding w/ AnnMarie DePalma28 October 2024 · 24:07
  17. 5757. Transforming Dental Practices with Compassion and Alignment w/ Lily Cortes-Pona23 October 2024 · 27:34
  18. 5656. Transform Your Dental Practice with Ergonomic Consulting12 September 2024 · 13:55
  19. 5555. My Journey Overcoming Carpal Tunnel Syndrome w/ Yoga Therapy and Ergonomics4 September 2024 · 14:38
  20. 5454. Ergonomic Innovations, Empowerment and Education w/ Linda Miller26 August 2024 · 20:51
  21. 5353. Curiosity Unleashed: Fueling Passion + Professional Growth w/ Amanda Hill21 August 2024 · 18:25 · Amanda Hill
  22. 5252. Mindset Shifts + Ergonomic Loupes w/ Crystal Kingsbury and Andau Medical5 August 2024 · 26:07
  23. 5151. Finding Ergonomic Excellence for Dental Pro's22 July 2024 · 24:36
  24. —50. Chairside Stretches for Dental Pro's17 July 2024 · 16:51
  25. —49. Saddle Up for Success: Choosing the Perfect Stool for Dental Pros24 June 2024 · 9:49
  26. —48. Mastering Anxious Patients w/ Dr. Moorhead17 June 2024 · 26:47 · Dr. William Moorhead
  27. —47. Breathe Easy: Stress Management for Dental Professionals10 June 2024 · 16:12
  28. —46. Boost Your Ergonomics Using Photography4 June 2024 · 8:31
  29. —45. Beating Burnout w/ Shivani Barto + THE ALIGN RETREAT!8 April 2024 · 39:31
  30. —44. How Yoga Can Help Dental Pro's12 March 2024 · 22:22
  31. 4343. Ergonomic Mastery12 March 2024 · 17:08
  32. 4242. 5 Need-to-Know Ergonomic Tips12 March 2024 · 15:38
  33. 41Ep 41. Navigating the Seasons of Life w/ Caitlin's Story12 March 2024 · 14:53
  34. 16High-Level Hygiene, Self-Care & Reflection, and HygieneIntrapreneur w/ Elaine Rodriguez21 February 2024 · 50:26 · Elaine Rodriguez
  35. —Hygiene Growth + Career Coaching w/ Kim Augustus21 February 2024 · 21:45
  36. 18Hygiene Elevated w/ Joffree Bunleang21 February 2024 · 45:11
  37. 1Emotional Intelligence & Team Growth w/ Corinne Jameson-Kuehl of Custom Dental Solutions.21 February 2024 · 38:32
  38. 20Ergonomics & Thrive w/ Cindy Purdy21 February 2024 · 51:47
  39. —Taking Care of YOU and Ergo Loupes w/ Kaitlyn Melody21 February 2024 · 45:47
  40. 22Burnout, Hygiene Shortage & CE w/ Britt Glauz, AKA Brush with Britt21 February 2024 · 38:01
  41. —Wellness Wednesday w/ Caitlin | Hand and Wrist21 February 2024 · 26:55
  42. —Infection Control & Safe Team Culture w/ Michelle Strange21 February 2024 · 38:13 · Michelle Strange
  43. 26Values, Self-Care & Team Success w/ The Mint Door (Dr. Laura Schwindt & Dr. Karen Tindall)21 February 2024 · 37:41 · Karen Tindall, Dr. Laura Schwindt
  44. 27Wellness Wednesday w/ Caitlin | 3 Ergo Tips21 February 2024 · 19:05
  45. 28Oral Cancer, HPV, and The Cotten Method w/ Susan Cotten21 February 2024 · 32:26
  46. 29To Loupe or Not to Loupe21 February 2024 · 15:46
  47. 30Transitioning from Hygiene School to Practice w/ Astrida Curtis21 February 2024 · 38:03
  48. 33Self-Care, Personal Development & Alignment w/ Chloe Rowsome21 February 2024 · 44:15
  49. 34Transitioning to the Dental Practice & Uplevel Standard of Care w/ Kevin Lopez, RDH21 February 2024 · 42:10
  50. 35Get to the Root Cause of TMD w/ Dr. Karen-Ann Gordon21 February 2024 · 28:57
  51. 36Creating the Triple Win w/ Tiffany Wuebben, The Hygienepreneur21 February 2024 · 55:10 · Tiffany Wuebben
  52. 37Becoming a Healthcare Hygienist w/ Melissa Obrotka21 February 2024 · 46:26 · Melissa Obrotka
  53. 38Mental Health & Being Human w/ Bethany Montoya21 February 2024 · 54:44
  54. 39Getting Eco-Friendly w/ Lynda Sherman and Get Mouthy21 February 2024 · 47:38
  55. 40Get Organized in the Op w/ Zirc21 February 2024 · 33:00
  56. 32Stress and Burnout w/ Kari Carter-Cherilus21 February 2024 · 39:24

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