bio

Aubreé Chismark, RDH, MS, RYT-500 is a Full-Time Dental Hygiene Instructor and has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 1998. She is Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance (500-hours), certified in Vinyasa Flow Yoga, and received additional training in Therapeutic Yoga. Aubreé has been practicing yoga for over 19 years and teaching for 11 years. She conducted research with her dental hygiene students utilizing yoga for pain reduction. Her research has been published and she has written multiple articles in various journals and magazines. She completed a 60-hour Advanced Occupational Ergonomics training and implements yoga and ergonomics into the classroom and clinical settings with her students.

When Aubreé was working full-time as a Registered Dental Hygienist, she personally experienced a significant reduction in chronic musculoskeletal pain from her consistent yoga practice. Research shows a significant reduction in pain when yoga is practiced at least twice a week; a consistent practice is key.

Aubreé offers Zoom classes, private one-on-one yoga lessons, semi-private/small group lessons, group classes at local studios specifically for dental professionals, and specialized 2-hour workshops (workshop dates and topics to be announced). She even offers semi-private/small group lessons at dental offices where enough space is allowed for yoga practice. For private lessons she customizes each class based upon the needs of the student and even implements chair yoga that can be utilized during the workday. For larger class sizes, she focuses on yoga poses to reduce pain in the most frequently reported areas including the back, neck, and shoulders.

Credentials

EDUCATION

Master of Science, University of North Carolina

Dental Hygiene Education with a Minor in Management, 2010

Bachelor of Science, The Ohio State University

Dental Hygiene, 2000

Associate in Applied Science, Youngstown State University

Dental Hygiene, 1998

YOGA CERTIFICATIONS

300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training (Vinyasa Flow)

Yoga Shakti Irvine

July 2013-December 2014

Therapeutic Yoga Training

Santa Barbara Yoga Center

Instructors: Cheri Clampett, E-RYT500, Arturo Peal

35 Hours

November 2011

True Flow Yoga Teacher Training (Vinyasa Flow)

Instructor: Brynn (Rybacek) Yniguez

200 Hours

January 4, 2011-March 31, 2011

Podcast

Fascia, Yoga and Ergonomics for a Healthier, Longer Career with Aubreé Chismark, RDH and Tracy Ross, RDH

Released July 15, 2020

Link to Podcast

Publications

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Alire, E., Brems, C., Bell, K., Chismark, A. (2020) The Role of Yoga in Treating Stress-Related Symptoms in Dental Hygiene Students. International Journal of Yoga, 13(3),213-222.

Monson, A.L., Chismark, A.M. Cooper, B.R., Krenik-Matejcek, T.M. (2017). Effect of Yoga on Musculoskeletal Pain. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 91(2),15-22.

Chismark, A. (2015). Prevent Pain with Yoga. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 13(11), 30-34.

Chismark, A., Hung, A. (2015). Complementary Health Approaches to Reduce Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain. Journal of the California Dental Hygienists’ Association, 33(1), 19-22.

Chismark, A., Millar, D. (2014). Scaling and Exercise Strategies to Prevent Hand, Wrist, and Arm Injuries. RDH Magazine, 34(5), 2-7.

Chismark, A., Asher, G., Stein, M., Tavoc, T., Curran, A. (2011). Use of complementary and alternative medicine for work-related pain correlates with career satisfaction among dental hygienists. The Journal of Dental Hygiene, 85(4), 273-284. Retrieved from http://www.adha.org

OTHER

Chiapellone, C., Orozco, B., Williams, J., Yu, S.M., Stephens, K., Chismark, A. (2018). Antimicrobial Effects of Manuka Honey Against Common Oral Pathogens. Journal of the California Dental Hygienists’ Association, 35(2), 25-28.

Turner, A.M., Prihoda, T.J., English, D.K., Chismark, A.M., Jacks, M.E. (2016). Millenial Dental Hygiene Students’ Learning Preferences Compared to Non-Millenial Faculty Members’ Teaching Methods: A National Study. Journal of Dental Education, 80, 1082-1090.

Chismark, A., Popa, M. (2016). Incorporating CAMBRA into the Dental Hygiene Curriculum. Journal of the California Dental Hygienists’ Association, 33(2), 27-29.

Chismark, A. (2016). Chapter 29 Polishing. In Dental Hygiene: Applications to Clinical Practice (pp. 460-470). Philadelphia, PA: F.A Davis Company.

Chismark, A. (2014). How to Write and Submit an Article for Publication. Journal of the California Dental Hygienists’ Association, 30(1), 14-15.

Bhatt, S., Garrison, C.D., Johnson, Y.N., Patel, S.G., Chismark, A., Shore, M.M., Tran, B. (2014). Periodontal Screening: Patient Attitudes and Clinical Decision Making. Journal of the California Dental Hygienists’ Association, 30(1), 6-12.

Chismark, A. (2013). Michelle Smith, RDH, BA—Overcoming Physical Challenges in Practicing Dental Hygiene. Journal of the California Dental Hygienists’ Association, 29(2), 24-26.

Chismark, A. (2013). Oral Piercing and Body Art-21st Century Realities and Safety Issues. Journal of the California Dental Hygienists’ Association, 28(1), 16-18.

Chismark, A., & Tran, B.B. (2012). Promoting student research: the role of the dental hygiene educator. Journal of the California Dental Hygienists’ Association, 27(2), 28-30.

Montero, E.A., Isom, I.B., Fults, J., Cvijanovich, S., Chismark, A., Tran, B.B. (2012). The effects of proximity on aerosol distribution of bacteria on toothbrushes. Journal of the California Dental Hygienists’ Association, 27(2), 16-19.

Presentation of refereed papers

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Monson, A.L., Chismark, A., Cooper, B., Krenik-Matejcek, T. (2015, June). Effect of Yoga on Musculoskeletal Pain in Dental Hygiene Students. Presented at 2015 American Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Session, Nashville, Tennessee on June 18, 2015.

Chismark, A. et al. (2010, June). Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Work-Related Pain Correlates with Career Satisfaction among Dental Hygienist. Presented at 2010 American Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Session, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Chismark, A. et al. (2010, March). Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Work-Related Pain Correlates with Career Satisfaction among Dental Hygienist. Presented at American Association of Dental Research, Washington D.C.

speaking engagements

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Chismark, A., Millar, D. Advanced Scaling and Ergonomics: Elevate Your Career to a New Level. West Coast University Alumni Symposium, Anaheim, California. November 6, 2021.

Chismark, A., Millar, D. Scaling and Exercise Strategies to Prevent Musculoskeletal Injuries. The Beaver Valley & Lawrence County Dental Societies 2016 Annual Hygienist Seminar, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. April 22, 2016.

Chismark, A., Millar, D. Scaling and Exercise Strategies to Prevent Musculoskeletal Injuries. Orange County Dental Hygienist’s Society, Santa Ana, California. March 16, 2016.

Chismark, A., Millar, D. Scaling and Exercise Strategies to Prevent Musculoskeletal Injuries. RDH Under One Roof, Las Vegas, Nevada. July 17, 2015.

OTHER

Chismark, A., Bell, K. Incorporating Research into the Dental Hygiene Curriculum. American Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Session, Las Vegas, Nevada. June 19, 2014.