Category: Mindful Wellness
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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,”…