Category: Mindful Wellness
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What to Do When You’re Too Tired to Work Out (for Dental Hygienists)
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You don’t always need a full workout to support your body. Some days, doing something small is the win. If you have ever felt too tired to work out after a long hygiene day, you are so not alone!
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How to Take Time Off Without Feeling Guilty as a Dental Hygienist
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If you have ever felt guilty taking time off from work, or worried about disappointing your team, or said yes when every part of you wanted to say no, you are not alone.
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10 Reasons Temping Might Be the Right Move for You as a Dental Hygienist
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Temping as a dental hygienist can offer more than just a paycheck—it can give you flexibility, insight, and a chance to figure out what kind of office truly supports your needs.
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What I Wish I Knew as a New Grad Dental Hygienist
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Starting out as a new grad dental hygienist is overwhelming. You’re suddenly thrown into 1-hour appointments after spending years in school with 3-hour patient blocks. You’re expected to move quickly, adapt instantly, and somehow avoid burnout while you’re at it. I remember those first days vividly.
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Feeling Burnt Out as a Dental Hygienist? It Could Be Misalignment Burnout
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When COVID hit, I experienced one of the worst phases of burnout in my career. Like many hygienists, returning to work after the shutdown felt overwhelming. But it wasn’t just the pandemic that was weighing on me. I realized that I no longer felt aligned with my current office.
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The Art of Small Talk in the Operatory: A Guide for Dental Hygienists
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Small talk—it’s a love-it-or-hate-it part of being a dental hygienist. For some, conversation flows naturally, but if you’re an introvert (like me!), it can feel awkward or downright exhausting. However, small talk isn’t just about filling silence—it can help ease patient anxiety, build trust, and make appointments more pleasant for…
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From Head to Toe: How Mental Stress Becomes Physical Pain in Dental Hygienists
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You might assume your aching body is just from bending over patients all day—but stress could be playing a bigger role than you think.
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The Mind-Body Connection: How Mental Health Affects Muscle Pain for Dental Hygienists
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Stress, anxiety, and burnout aren’t just in your head—they show up in your muscles, leading to imbalances and chronic pain. As dental hygienists, the physical demands of clinical work combined with mental stress can feel overwhelming. But here’s the good news: small, intentional actions like moving your body or practicing mindfulness…
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Mindful Ergonomics for Dental Hygienists: A Guide to Avoiding Daily Strain
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If you’re a dental hygienist, you’ve probably had thoughts like, “Just get through the day,” or “One patient at a time.” It’s a familiar mantra for managing the physical and mental demands of the job. But what about the positions we subconsciously place ourselves in as we work? Those habitual…
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Mindfulness in Motion: Managing Musculoskeletal Pain from Practicing Dental Hygiene
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Musculoskeletal pain among dental hygienists is such a common issue that it affects nearly all of us at some point in our careers! Picture this: You’re working on a patient, and suddenly your lower back begins to spasm. It gets worse as the day goes on. Maybe you “power through”…