Compression socks
CHARMKING Compression Socks 15-20 mmHg(paid link)
Helps tired legs after hours on their feet
Hours of awkward positions with patients leave legs heavy, and compression socks help afterward.
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What a dental hygienist needs: gear + gift ideas
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For themselves: gear a dental hygienist would buy
Practical things for the job and the workday.
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Stock photoRich hand cream
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream 5.2 oz(paid link)
Gloves and constant washing dry out skin
Gloves and constant handwashing dry out hands, so cream gets used between patients.
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Stock photoFoam roller
TriggerPoint GRID Foam Roller(paid link)
For recovery after a long day leaning over patients
After hours leaning over patients, a roller can loosen up the back.
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Shiatsu foot massager
Nekteck Shiatsu foot massager with heat(paid link)
A treat for tired feet after the shift
Feet ache after a day in the operatory, so a hygienist rests them at home.
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Cushioned insoles
Extra support inside shoes they already like
Clinic shoes take hours of standing, so insoles add support to a pair already liked.
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Neck and shoulder heat wrap
Warmth for a neck that has been bent all day
Bending over patients all day tightens the neck, and warmth on it helps.
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Dental hygienists work leaning over patients all day, so their hands, neck, back and feet take the strain. The best gear is for recovery and comfort, not for the chair itself.
About our picks: We picked foot, hand and back comfort items, because those are the things hygienists tell each other they wish they had more of. We skipped anything clinical, like loupes or instruments, since they choose those very carefully.
Gift ideas for a dental hygienist
Gift tip: Skip teeth puns and candy. Hand care and comfort items for after the shift are the safer choice. Buying for a coworker? See coworker gift ideas or Secret Santa ideas.
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Owala insulated bottle
Owala FreeSip 24 oz Insulated Bottle(paid link)
Easy to sip between patients, with a lid
A hygienist can sip water between patients, and a lid keeps it from spilling.
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Massage ball set
Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls in Tote(paid link)
Small tools for knots in the back and shoulders
Knots form in the shoulders from leaning over patients, and these work them out.
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Guided journal
The Five Minute Journal(paid link)
A quiet way to unwind at the end of a busy week
At the end of a busy week, a hygienist can write down their thoughts.
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Lip balm set
Small, useful, and always welcome in a work bag
Masks dry out lips, so a hygienist keeps balm in the pocket.
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Sugar-free mints and gum
A small thing that gets used between patients
Talking all day dries the mouth, so mints or gum stay close by.
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Sturdy canvas tote
Big enough for lunch, a jacket and shoes
Lunch, a jacket and clinic shoes all fit in one sturdy tote.
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Read next: What a dental hygienist actually needs, a plain guide to what to buy and what to skip.
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