Latest Episodes

Ep 77: Top Ergonomic Mistakes Dental Clinicians Must Stop Making

In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I’m diving into the most common ergonomic mistakes dental clinicians make — and the exact corrections that will help you start the new year with less pain, better posture, and more confidence ...

November 28, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 77 • 36:01

Ep 76: Is Dental Marketing a Scam?

In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I sit down with Gary Bird, founder and CEO of SMC National, to talk all things marketing in dentistry. Gary shares eye-opening insights on where dental practices lose pote...

November 14, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 76 • 50:01

Ep 75: Tired of Patients Not Understanding Their Treatment? Here’s How AI Can Help

In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I sit down with Sofie, a dental hygienist who transitioned from clinical care to the world of dental technology and AI. Now working at Overjet, Sofie shares her journey from the operatory to d...

November 07, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 75 • 41:03

Ep 74: Thriving in Your First Years as a Dental Hygienist

In this episode of Straight Up With Steph — part two of my two-part series with Melia Lewis, MEd, RDH, co-founder of Hygiene Edge — we dive into what life looks like after dental hygiene school.From first-day nerves to ...

October 31, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 74 • 46:39

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 • 44:56

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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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