Straight Up With Steph
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Straight Up With Steph
Latest Episodes
The Legal Reality of OPAs, Dental Hygiene Autonomy & The Future of Dentistry
Could the solution to the hygiene shortage actually create new legal problems for dental practices?In this episode of Straight Up With Steph®, I'm joined by Dr. Derik Sven for one of the most thought-provoking conversations we'...
Ep 101: The Truth About Assisted Hygiene
Assisted hygiene - could it actually be one of the best solutions to today's hygiene shortage?In this episode of Straight Up With Steph®, I sit down with hygienist and practice consultant Courtney Wager, RDH, to break down one ...
Ep 100: Why Your Dental Stool Is Killing Your Back
Your stool might be costing you more than you realize.Most dental professionals spend more than 1,500 hours per year sitting, yet very few of us think about whether our stool is helping or hurting us.In th...
Ep 99: The Future of Dental Hygiene, Practice Ownership & Where Dentistry Is Headed
Dentistry is changing—and whether you love it or hate it, the conversation needs to happen.In this episode of Straight Up With Steph®, I welcome back former ADA President Dr. Brett Kessler for an honest discussion about the fut...
Ep 98: Hair Loss, Collagen Loss & Aging Skin: What Every Woman Should Know
Hair thinning, collagen loss, and aging skin can feel like they happen overnight in midlife—but there’s actually a lot happening behind the scenes.In this episode of Straight Up With Steph®, dermatologist and Menopause Society ...
Fan Mail
Hi Steph! I'm listening to episode 35 as I type this text . I've been a hygienist for 10 years & I have so many thoughts & feelings about this topic, but wondering if you have any insight on this : 1. What type of salary would 3rd year dental students or foreign trained dentists get? Same question for OPA's? 2. Do foreign trained dentists or 3rd year dental students or OPA's even want to do hygiene? It's hard enough to find assistants as it is, let alone have assistants or dental students or foreign trained dentists that want to do hygiene, especially at a lower rate ?! 3. Will dental insurance companies cover a cleaning if it is not performed by a RDH? Any insight or opinions on this would be great for discussion 👍 Thank you so much! Sincerely, Kim Levy RDH
Los Angeles, California