This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Stephanie Botts, RDH who is a clinical hygienist and ergonomic specialist. Today Stephanie talks to us about microbreaks, highlighting their importance and how to implement them into your routine.

 

Episode Highlights

• Microbreaks
• Chairside trapezius stretch 
• Forearm stretches 

 

Quotes

“It is all the little things that we are doing in the op that add up at the end of the week, month or year.” 

 

“84% of dentists report pain or discomfort while working and 86% of hygienists.” 

 

“After work is what is really important to me.” 

 

“A microbreak is a short 20-30 second stretch break that you take every 20 minutes.” 

 

“Microbreaks have been shown to reduce pain and fatigue in dental professionals.” 

 

Links

https://www.posturepros.net/ 

 

https://www.instagram.com/steph.posturepros/ 

 

https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.botts.rdh/ 

 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/posturepros/