Category: Mindful Wellness

  • The Mind-Body Connection: How Mental Health Affects Muscle Pain for Dental Hygienists

    The Mind-Body Connection: How Mental Health Affects Muscle Pain for Dental Hygienists

    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…

  • Mindful Ergonomics for Dental Hygienists: A Guide to Avoiding Daily Strain

    Mindful Ergonomics for Dental Hygienists: A Guide to Avoiding Daily Strain

    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…

  • Mindfulness in Motion: Managing Musculoskeletal Pain from Practicing Dental Hygiene

    Mindfulness in Motion: Managing Musculoskeletal Pain from Practicing Dental Hygiene

    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”…

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