Caitlin Parsons, RDH, C-IAYT, CEAS

The Aligned Hygienist

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The Aligned Hygienist is your essential guide to thriving in the dental profession with purpose, passion, and a powerful sense of alignment. Join Caitlin Parsons, Registered Dental Hygienist turned Certified Yoga Therapist, Ergonomic Consultant, and wellness advocate, as she shares her insights and brings together inspiring voices from across the dental field. In each episode, Caitlin and her guests dive into today's dental professionals' real-life challenges and opportunities, offering actionable strategies to overcome pain, manage stress, enhance ergonomics, and boost overall well-being. Fro...

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Caitlin Parsons, RDH, C-IAYT, CEAS

Episodes

Self-Care, Personal Development & Alignment w/ Chloe Rowsome 21.02.2024 44:15

On this episode of The Aligned Hygienist podcast, I talk with Chloe Rowsome, a dental hygienist and mindset coach for millennial women. We talk about how self-awareness, self-reflection, and self-care can play a powerful role in becoming a better clinician, leader, and version of yourself. How do you know if you're in alignment? Tune in to this weeks episode and listen for more details! Chloe...

Transitioning from Hygiene School to Practice w/ Astrida Curtis 21.02.2024 38:03

On this episode of The Aligned Hygienist podcast, Caitlin has Astrida Curtis back on the podcast to talk about how new hygienist graduates (students + RDHs) can navigate the transition through interviewing, temping, resume building, conquering the hour appointment, ergonomics, and more. Every student RDH and new RDH grad must listen! Astrida Curtis is Your New Grad RDH coach, the traveling rdh an...

To Loupe or Not to Loupe 21.02.2024 15:46

Welcome back to another Wellness Wednesday on The Aligned Hygienist Podcast. In this short episode, Caitlin talks about loupes: to loupe or not to loupe? Caitlin breaks down the difference between traditional loupes and ergonomic loupes, the pros/cons, and why you should consider checking out ergonomic loupes when you're ready—they're a game-changer for your alignment + ergonomics! Ergo...

Oral Cancer, HPV, and The Cotten Method w/ Susan Cotten 21.02.2024 32:26

On this episode of The Aligned Hygienist, Caitlin talks with Susan Cotten about all things oral cancer screenings for dental professionals and dental teams. Susan is an educator, speaker, writer, and consultant, and the founder of The Cotten Method; an OCS method for dental practitioners. In this episode, she shares the WHY + the HOW behind screenings—this is a must-listen for all practitioners! S...

Wellness Wednesday w/ Caitlin | 3 Ergo Tips 21.02.2024 19:05

On this weeks Wellness Wednesday episode, Caitlin breaks down basic ergonomics tips and recommendations for those that are new on the ergonomics journey or want to return to the basics as a reminder! Links to Share: To join The Aligned Hygienist 12-week group coaching program for RDHs, click here: https://thealignedhygienist.com/hygienists/ If you're interested in learning more about how I c...

Values, Self-Care & Team Success w/ The Mint Door (Dr. Laura Schwindt & Dr. Karen Tindall) 21.02.2024 37:41

On this episode of the podcast, Caitlin talks with Dr. Laura Schwindt and Dr. Karen Tindall of The Mint Door. We talk about values, carrying extra weight around in the world, taking care of ourselves, and well-being as it relates to the whole-person and whole-practice success. Dr. Karen Tindall and Dr. Laura Schwindt combine their love of people, transformations, medicine, and dentistry together...