The Unspoken Strain: Women’s Health Challenges in Clinical Dentistry
The Unspoken Strain: Women’s Health Challenges in Clinical Dentistry
With Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS
Course Description:
Women make up the majority of the dental workforce, yet their unique hormonal, physical, and cultural challenges often go overlooked. From monthly cycles and pregnancy to menopause, these biological shifts—paired with dentistry’s physical demands—contribute to a higher risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This course is for everyone—regardless of gender—who wants to better understand and support female clinicians. We’ll explore how hormonal changes impact the body and mind, how caregiving and cultural expectations create additional stress, and what can be done at the individual and systemic level to promote clinician wellness and longevity in practice.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Describe how hormonal fluctuations across the lifespan impact female dental clinicians' physical and emotional well-being.
- Identify key risk factors that contribute to musculoskeletal disorders in women and how these intersect with life stages like menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause..
- Implement evidence-based strategies to support wellness, improve ergonomics, and foster a more inclusive and sustainable dental workplace..
About the Presenter:
Ms. Stephanie Botts has been a clinical dental hygienist for over 16 years. She is a Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist providing both in-office and virtual ergonomics consulting and coaching to dental professionals. She also provides CE to dental and dental hygiene associations on the topic of ergonomics. Her experience as a clinical dental hygienist and ergonomics expert has allowed her to recognize the unique challenges of practicing pain-free in the dental setting. Stephanie believes that by learning effective strategies to optimize proper ergonomics both inside and outside the operatory, dental professionals can practice pain-free and ensure career longevity.
Stephanie can be reached at Polished Posture or on Instagram @steph.polishedposture
Course Details:
Instructor: Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS
# of CE: 1
Location: Virtual
AGD Code: 150
Time Zones:
- PST = 5:30 PM
- MST = 6:30 PM
- CST = 7:30 PM
- EST = 8:30 PM
- AZ = 6:30 PM
The Unspoken Strain: Women’s Health Challenges in Clinical Dentistry
With Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS
Course Description:
Women make up the majority of the dental workforce, yet their unique hormonal, physical, and cultural challenges often go overlooked. From monthly cycles and pregnancy to menopause, these biological shifts—paired with dentistry’s physical demands—contribute to a higher risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This course is for everyone—regardless of gender—who wants to better understand and support female clinicians. We’ll explore how hormonal changes impact the body and mind, how caregiving and cultural expectations create additional stress, and what can be done at the individual and systemic level to promote clinician wellness and longevity in practice.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Describe how hormonal fluctuations across the lifespan impact female dental clinicians' physical and emotional well-being.
- Identify key risk factors that contribute to musculoskeletal disorders in women and how these intersect with life stages like menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause..
- Implement evidence-based strategies to support wellness, improve ergonomics, and foster a more inclusive and sustainable dental workplace..
About the Presenter:
Ms. Stephanie Botts has been a clinical dental hygienist for over 16 years. She is a Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist providing both in-office and virtual ergonomics consulting and coaching to dental professionals. She also provides CE to dental and dental hygiene associations on the topic of ergonomics. Her experience as a clinical dental hygienist and ergonomics expert has allowed her to recognize the unique challenges of practicing pain-free in the dental setting. Stephanie believes that by learning effective strategies to optimize proper ergonomics both inside and outside the operatory, dental professionals can practice pain-free and ensure career longevity.
Stephanie can be reached at Polished Posture or on Instagram @steph.polishedposture
Course Details:
Instructor: Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS
# of CE: 1
Location: Virtual
AGD Code: 150
Time Zones:
- PST = 5:30 PM
- MST = 6:30 PM
- CST = 7:30 PM
- EST = 8:30 PM
- AZ = 6:30 PM
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