Dr. Bethany Valachi, PT, MS, CEAS

Breathing and relaxation are just a few of the methods that can help dental professionals relieve occupational stress.

There are ways to mitigate headaches and fatigue caused by consistent usage of N95 masks.

Despite limited access to gyms and group exercise opportunities, dental professionals must get regular exercise during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Whether or not you’re aware of it, this pandemic could be affecting your musculoskeletal and emotional health.

Movement and posture are key in staying pain-free during the delivery of dental care.

Headaches can be caused by neck pain in one of the most-used muscles during the delivery of dental care.

Exercise is good for your health, but certain workouts can actually cause pain for the dental professional.

How self-care is more than just a ‘buzzword’ and why it’s important for hygienists.

Here’s why you should replace superman with the bird dog.

Loupes are an expensive investment that should last you many years. Find a loupe that will improve your health-not make it worse.

All three types of exercise offer important benefits for dentists. Learn how to incorporate all of them in only 30 minutes per day. Dear Bethany: As a full-time dentist, I have constraints on my available time to exercise. Where should I put my emphasis in my exercise routine? Should I focus more on aerobic exercise, stretching or strengthening?

Why our ergonomics expert recommends this style of chair to reduce postural problems.

Should dentists use a chair with armrests? Our ergonomics expert says yes and explains how to adjust them.

To prevent dental workplace injury, focus on endurance training and slowly introduce strength training.

How to alleviate two forms of hip pain plaguing dental professionals.

Solidify health practices by developing routine foundations

Particular exercises may relieve certain physical complications from dental practice.

Trigger points are a primary cause of pain for many dental professionals, and it’s important to treat them as soon as they present.

The secret to preventing occupation-induced pain isn’t so secret after all - in fact, it’s the most natural thing you can do.

Many dentists complain of pain in the hands and wrist, but aren't sure what's causing it or how they can take care of it.

Solving the common problem of back pain in dentists requires identifying the correct cause first.

When it comes to shoulder pain, prevention is the best option.

What are trigger points, and how can you avoid the pain they can cause?

The exercises that work for the average person can be damaging to a dental professional’s health - but do you know which ones are dangerous?

These essential steps can be invaluable to preventing pain and ensuring career longevity.

These essential steps can be invaluable to preventing pain and ensuring career longevity.

Neck pain is a common problem plaguing dental professionals, but taking these five steps can help.

It's summer and time to hit the water-but several popular summer sports can actually exacerbate muscle imbalances in dental professionals. As I’ve written about before, dentists are prone to unique muscle imbalances. These imbalances can easily be exacerbated by certain recreational sports.

Exploring the benefits of armrests for dental practitioners.

Scalene trigger points often fly under the radar of clinical treatment, but they can have serious consequences for dental professionals.