The Dental Physical Therapist

08/22/2026

What is the most underrated piece of ergonomic equipment in the operatory? 🤔

There’s no wrong answer—but I’m willing to bet most people won’t choose mine. Comment your answer before checking my Stories for the reveal.

08/21/2026

Where do you naturally find your comfort?

Sometimes we need a good natural position for a moment, don’t we? Dentistry is stressful and sometimes relaxing into your own comfortable position is effective.

08/20/2026

🫁 Your diaphragm does more than help you breathe—it also contributes to spinal support, postural stability, and endurance in the operatory.

📚 Learn how to assess and train your breathing mechanics inside the Breath & Posture Connection program, available now in the Dental Longevity App.

08/15/2026

💫Your body craves movement. That urge to shift or stretch after being still is your body asking for it. If you can’t move right away, take five seconds when the opportunity comes.

Every movement counts, ESPECIALLY over the course of 20+ years. You’ll be better for it.

08/14/2026

Want to learn the method? Explore my CE-approved seminars, posture and ergonomics courses, and The Dental Longevity App.

08/13/2026

Prevention starts long before the first patient. 🦷

08/13/2026

Stop automatically stretching what feels tight. 🦷

💫This week’s challenge: swap the prayer stretch for active wrist rolls and see how your wrists and forearms feel after your clinical day.

Want more strategies built specifically for dental professionals?

🎓 CE-Approved Seminars
🦷 Ergonomics & Posture Courses
📱 Dental Longevity App

🚨DM me “LONGEVITY” to learn more.

08/12/2026

🦷 Everything The Dental Physical Therapist offers is easier to find.

If you’re a dentist, hygienist, dental assistant, or student looking to build a healthier, stronger, and more sustainable career in dentistry, check out my website.

You’ll find:

• The Dental Longevity App
• Dental-specific strength, posture & mobility programs
• Chairside posture & ergonomics training
• Free Dental Work Risk Assessment
• Virtual & in-person CE seminars
• Resources designed specifically for the physical demands of dentistry

My goal is simple: help dental professionals build the physical capacity to work comfortably and confidently for a long career.

Prepared posture > perfect posture.

👇 Check out the website and see where you should start.

https://www.thedentalphysicaltherapist.com/dental-pt

The Dental Physical Therapist provides dental ergonomics, injury prevention, CE courses, and strength programs to help dental professionals work pain-free.

08/11/2026

💫Posture is only 1 component to longevity in the op. What’s more……strength and movement.

🦷CE approved seminars, ergo and posture courses, injury prevention app EXCLUSIVELY for dental professionals!

08/09/2026

The “neck hump” can have multiple causes and contributing factors.

But from a musculoskeletal standpoint, chronic forward positioning is only part of the conversation.

Your world is in front of you. Your patients are in front of you. Forward forces on the neck are unavoidable—even when you’re sitting relatively upright.

So the answer isn’t trying to hold yourself in a “perfect” posture for 8 hours.

Move. Change positions. Build strength and capacity.

Even very short movement resets throughout the workday can help break up prolonged static loading.

Your best posture is your next posture.