Latest Episodes

Ep 73: Top Tips on Thriving in Dental Hygiene School

In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I’m joined by Melia Lewis, MEd, RDH, co-founder of Hygiene Edge, to talk all things dental hygiene students. From dealing with perfectionism to navigating stress and kee...

October 24, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 73 • 44:49

Ep 72: The Drink That Prevents Cavities: SmileSip

In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I sit down with Misty Mattingly, RDH—Chief Dental Hygiene Officer, innovator, and host of Hygiene Happy Hour—to talk about innovation in dentistry and her latest project, SmileSip, th...

October 17, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 72 • 45:18

Ep 71: Understanding Military Dentistry: The Model Behind the OPA

In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, Stephanie sits down with a former military dental hygienist (who has chosen to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of her previous employment) to share an inside look at how dental ca...

October 10, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 71 • 52:13

Ep 70: Understanding TMJ, Dizziness & Chronic Neck Pain

In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I sit down with Dr. Joe Damiani, PT, DPT, who has worked with over 1,000 patients struggling with persistent TMJ disorder, dizziness, headaches, and neck pain. We dive deep into how posture, ergonomics...

October 03, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 70 • 54:40

Ep 69: TMJ & TMD Demystified: Diagnosis, Treatment & Patient Care Tips

In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I sit down with Dr. Priya Mistry, also known as The TMJ Doc, to dive deep into TMJ and TMD. Dr. Mistry shares her journey from general dentistry to running a TMD-only practice and bre...

September 26, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 69 • 44:41

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hi! Thank you for your latest podcast! It’s definitely inspiring. I’ve been a clinical hygienist for 19 years and would like to branch out so you gave me some ideas. Thanks again! I’m Andrea in Houston, Texas by the way.

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