Bethany Valachi's guest appearances

Bethany Valachi

Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

The Dental Brief Podcast

Andre Shirdan

Karen Daw

Bill Busch

Bradley Bale

Michelle Strange

Linda Douglas

Josalyn Sewell

Patti DiGangi

Melissa Turner

Rachel Wall

Kim Miller

Ginger Bratzel

Claire Jeong

Minal Sampat

Brian Hanks

OwlTail

Debunking Myths in Dental Ergonomics Today we are joined by Dr. Bethany Valachi of Posturedontics to discuss Debunking Myths in Dental Ergonomics and much more! In order to be effective, dental ergonomic &amp; wellness education must be evidence-based and unbiased.  In this session, Dr. Valachi debunks common preconceptions about dental ergonomic health &amp; wellness. The best dental equipment are the products advertised as ‘ergonomic’.Dentists should sit with thighs parallel to the floor.Dental professionals can best optimize their health by hiring a personal trainer.Dental loupes will help prevent pain &amp; extend your career.Strength training is a good place to start in your path to a pain-free career. Dr. Bethany Valachi, PT, DPT, MS, CEAS is author of the book, “Practice Dentistry Pain-Free”, clinical instructor of ergonomics at OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland, OR and is recognized internationally as an expert in dental ergonomics. For over 20 years, Dr. Valachi has helped thousands of dental professionals prevent pain and extend their careers with her relevant, evidence-based dental ergonomic education.  She has published more than 80 articles in dental journals and offers dental ergonomic CE video training and webinars on her website at www.posturedontics.com.    *****  SPONSOR: – Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/  CONNECT: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/ – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217 – Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w  WEBSITE: – https://dentalbrief.com/

<h1>Debunking Myths in Dental Ergonomics </h1> Today we are joined by Dr. Bethany Valachi of Posturedontics to discuss Debunking Myths in Dental Ergonomics and much more! In order to be effective, dental ergonomic &amp; wellness education must be evidence-based and unbiased.  In this session, Dr. Valachi debunks common preconceptions about dental ergonomic health &amp; wellness. <ul><li>The best dental equipment are the products advertised as ‘ergonomic’.</li><li>Dentists should sit with thighs parallel to the floor.</li><li>Dental professionals can best optimize their health by hiring a personal trainer.</li><li>Dental loupes will help prevent pain &amp; extend your career.</li><li>Strength training is a good place to start in your path to a pain-free career.</li></ul> Dr. Bethany Valachi, PT, DPT, MS, CEAS is author of the book, “Practice Dentistry Pain-Free”, clinical instructor of ergonomics at OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland, OR and is recognized internationally as an expert in dental ergonomics. For over 20 years, Dr. Valachi has helped thousands of dental professionals prevent pain and extend their careers with her relevant, evidence-based dental ergonomic education.  She has published more than 80 articles in dental journals and offers dental ergonomic CE video training and webinars on her website at <a href="http://www.posturedontics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.posturedontics.com</a>.   ***** SPONSOR: – Omni Premier Marketing: <a href="https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/</a> CONNECT: – Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/</a> – Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/</a> – LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217</a> – Patrick’s LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/</a> – Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w</a> WEBSITE: – <a href="https://dentalbrief.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dentalbrief.com/</a>

Debunking Myths in Dental Ergonomics | Dr. Bethany Valachi | The Dental Brief #151

Please Leave a Review! To close out this month’s series on ergonomics, A Tale of Two Hygienists had the opportunity to speak with a posture expert who takes an evidence-based approach to educating her clients. Bethany Valachi is a doctor of physical therapy who is also the author of 80 published articles and an ergonomics instructor at OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland. She is the CEO of Posturedontics, which supplies dental practices with ergonomic training resources and webinars.   In this episode, Bethany explains what a “trigger point” is, explores some of the new ergonomic challenges introduced by COVID, and discusses how hygienists can use their cell phone cameras to hold each other accountable for their posture.     EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:   Interview starts: 7:06   - How her husband’s struggles led Bethany to develop a more evidence-based approach to dental ergonomic education.   - What are the parts and regions of the body most commonly affected by poor dental ergonomics?   - Why sitting down places even more tension on the body than when you’re moving.   - Using turkey skin to understand how trigger points develop.   - What is the absolute WORST position for your body to be in while treating a patient?   - Bethany’s two biggest criteria for selecting a patient chair.   - The common ergonomic setup mistake Bethany notices across many practices.   - Which exercises should hygienists leave out of their yoga routines?     QUOTES:   “The effort of your muscles to statically contract creates more of a workload than when your body is moving!”   “Seventy percent of your patient treatment can—and should—come from the 11-to-12 o’clock positions.”   “If you get the narrower backrest, that’s gonna gain you at least four inches closer to the oral cavity.”   “The average dental stool in the past has been designed for the average-size European man.”   “If you do... resistance exercise on muscles that have active trigger points, your pain will actually get worse.”   “Don’t wait for the pain to occur.”   LINKS: Posturedontics - https://posturedontics.com/   Free eBook and more - https://posturedontics.com/bonus/ Excerpts from Bethany’s video training - https://posturedontics.com/wellbody-system/     THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go  here to take the test and get your CE Credit!   A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/   AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/   AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists   AToTH on LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca  

<a href="https://ratethispodcast.com/twohygienists" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Please Leave a Review!</a> To close out this month’s series on ergonomics, A Tale of Two Hygienists had the opportunity to speak with a posture expert who takes an evidence-based approach to educating her clients. Bethany Valachi is a doctor of physical therapy who is also the author of 80 published articles and an ergonomics instructor at OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland. She is the CEO of Posturedontics, which supplies dental practices with ergonomic training resources and webinars. In this episode, Bethany explains what a “trigger point” is, explores some of the new ergonomic challenges introduced by COVID, and discusses how hygienists can use their cell phone cameras to hold each other accountable for their posture. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 7:06 - How her husband’s struggles led Bethany to develop a more evidence-based approach to dental ergonomic education. - What are the parts and regions of the body most commonly affected by poor dental ergonomics? - Why sitting down places even more tension on the body than when you’re moving. - Using turkey skin to understand how trigger points develop. - What is the absolute WORST position for your body to be in while treating a patient? - Bethany’s two biggest criteria for selecting a patient chair. - The common ergonomic setup mistake Bethany notices across many practices. - Which exercises should hygienists leave out of their yoga routines? QUOTES: “The effort of your muscles to statically contract creates more of a workload than when your body is moving!” “Seventy percent of your patient treatment can—and should—come from the 11-to-12 o’clock positions.” “If you get the narrower backrest, that’s gonna gain you at least four inches closer to the oral cavity.” “The average dental stool in the past has been designed for the average-size European man.” “If you do... resistance exercise on muscles that have active trigger points, your pain will actually get worse.” “Don’t wait for the pain to occur.” LINKS: Posturedontics - <a href="https://posturedontics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://posturedontics.com/</a> Free eBook and more - <a href="https://posturedontics.com/bonus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://posturedontics.com/bonus/</a> Excerpts from Bethany’s video training - <a href="https://posturedontics.com/wellbody-system/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://posturedontics.com/wellbody-system/</a> THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go <a href="https://www.cezoom.com/taketest/?courseid=6667&amp;testid=1685" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a> to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - <a href="https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/</a> AToTH on Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/</a> AToTH on Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists</a> AToTH on LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca</a>

238 Using Evidence-based Ergonomics & Exercise to Prevent Work-related Pain with Dr. Bethany Valachi

Howard Farran

This episode’s discussion:
- How &amp; why dental professionals develop pain
- Is pain a necessary byproduct of the industry?
- Are loupes beneficial in preventing work-related pain?
- Pros and cons of different dental chairs
- And more!
 
Bethany is author of the book, “Practice Dentistry Pain-Free: Evidence-based Strategies to Prevent Pain and Extend your Career” and clinical instructor of ergonomics at OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland, OR. A physical therapist who has worked exclusively with dental professionals for over 15 years, she is recognized internationally as an expert in dental ergonomics, and has been invited to lecture at over 400 conferences worldwide, including Dubai, Poland, Belgium, Ireland, and Jamaica. She has published more than 50 articles in peer-reviewed dental journals and has developed patient positioning and exercise DVDs specifically for dental professionals. She offers free newsletters, articles, videos and product reviews on her website at www.posturedontics.com.
 
www.posturedontics.com 

This episode’s discussion: - How &amp; why dental professionals develop pain - Is pain a necessary byproduct of the industry? - Are loupes beneficial in preventing work-related pain? - Pros and cons of different dental chairs - And more! Bethany is author of the book, “Practice Dentistry Pain-Free: Evidence-based Strategies to Prevent Pain and Extend your Career” and clinical instructor of ergonomics at OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland, OR. A physical therapist who has worked exclusively with dental professionals for over 15 years, she is recognized internationally as an expert in dental ergonomics, and has been invited to lecture at over 400 conferences worldwide, including Dubai, Poland, Belgium, Ireland, and Jamaica. She has published more than 50 articles in peer-reviewed dental journals and has developed patient positioning and exercise DVDs specifically for dental professionals. She offers free newsletters, articles, videos and product reviews on her website at <a href="http://www.posturedontics.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.posturedontics.com</a>. <a href="http://www.posturedontics.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.posturedontics.com</a>

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