Polishing First?
When I'm assessing hygienists, one standard recommendation I have is to try polishing first. Why? In my experience, it is a more...
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stephanie9576
- Dec 18, 2022
- 2 min
How About that Cell Phone Posture?
It's that time of year when many of us are spending a little less time at work and more time at home. For many of us, that means more...
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stephanie9576
- Oct 15, 2022
- 1 min
Risky Business in Dentistry
Now that it's back to school time, let's revisit the ergonomic risk factors present in dentistry! In dentistry, we are at risk for injury...
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stephanie9576
- Sep 20, 2022
- 1 min
Time for a (micro)Break!
I talk about microbreaks a lot, but what exactly are they? A quick stretch? A coffee break? *Also, read to bottom of this post for a...
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stephanie9576
- Aug 14, 2022
- 2 min
Put it in Neutral
I often get asked, "what is the most important thing when trying to practice ergonomically?" That's a tough question to answer because I...
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stephanie9576
- Jul 18, 2022
- 2 min
Change your Mind
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...
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stephanie9576
- May 1, 2022
- 1 min
Want to prevent pain? It's all about the little things....
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...
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stephanie9576
- Apr 9, 2022
- 2 min
Got issues? Change your Environment!
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,...
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stephanie9576
- Mar 16, 2022
- 1 min
Oooooo, So Cushy!!
If you're anything like me, you love a nice, supportive cushion. But did you know that using patient cushions while providing dental care...
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stephanie9576
- Feb 7, 2022
- 2 min
"Mirror, Mirror... In Your Hand"
When we are talking about ergonomics and reducing the chance of injury, oftentimes we are talking about very MINOR adjustments and really...
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stephanie9576
- Jan 21, 2022
- 1 min
"An Ounce of Prevention..."
For those of us in dentistry, we understand the value of prevention. We get it. Being proactive NOW will prevent consequences LATER. What...
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stephanie9576
- Dec 3, 2021
- 2 min
Ah yes...the difficult patient. Let's discuss.
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...
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stephanie9576
- Nov 7, 2021
- 1 min
What does water have to do with ergonomics?
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...
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stephanie9576
- Oct 6, 2021
- 2 min
Let's Talk Neutral!
Dental professionals are at high risk for developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). This is due to repetitive movements, bending,...
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stephanie9576
- Sep 4, 2021
- 2 min
"Exercise Schmexercise"
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...
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stephanie9576
- Jul 18, 2021
- 2 min
Vacay Pain?!?
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...
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stephanie9576
- Jul 8, 2021
- 1 min
Change your Mind...Change your Body
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...
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stephanie9576
- Jun 27, 2021
- 2 min
The Most Important Piece of Ergonomic Equipment
When someone is thinking of dental ergonomic equipment, many different pieces come to mind: operator and patient chairs, loupes,...
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stephanie9576
- Jun 17, 2021
- 2 min
Give Yourself a Break!
Being in the dental profession is challenging. It can be hard mentally, emotionally, and physically. We are charged with providing...
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stephanie9576
- Jun 7, 2021
- 2 min
Are You a Dental Athlete?
Do you think of yourself as a dental athlete? If not, perhaps you should! Practicing dentistry is extremely taxing and demanding on our...
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