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Myofascial Release for Dental Hygienists: Where to Start at Home
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One day, a coworker came to me because the spot flared up between her shoulder blades. You know the one. I found the spot and applied firm pressure while she slowly raised and lowered her arm a few times, focusing on her breathing. She didn’t say much after, and I…
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Saddle Stool for Dental Hygienists: Will It Actually Fix Your Posture?
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Many dental hygienists turn to things like a saddle stool or ergo loupes, hoping they’ll finally fix their posture and relieve some of the strain from long clinical days. But they don’t always solve the problem people think they’re solving.
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Wrist Pain in Dental Hygienists: Why It Happens (And What Actually Helps)
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Dental hygiene requires a lot of fine motor, repetitive handwork. Those small movements place a significant load on the hands and forearms over time.
