In this episode, I sit down with Susan to discuss her personal injury journey and the crucial role disability insurance plays in protecting one's financial future. We dive into key topics such as understanding disability insurance, the ...

In this episode, I sit down with Anne, a brain health expert and dental hygienist, to explore the essential topics surrounding cognitive well-being. We break down the differences between Alzheimer’s, dementia, and general cognitive decl...

In this special episode of Straight Up with Steph, I sit down with my former boss and friend, Dr. Brett Kessler, the American Dental Association's President-Elect. We dive into his goals for his presidency, with a focus on well...

In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I sit down with a fellow dental hygienist and entrepreneur Rachel Wall, who has built her own company dedicated to elevating hygiene teams and systems in dental practices. We dive into...

Today, in part two of a two-episode series with my friend and corrective exercise specialist Brianne, we debunked myths about group fitness, posture bras, and bulking up. We also discussed exercises both to avoid and ones to focus on fo...

Today, in part one of a two-episode series with my friend and corrective exercise specialist Brianne, we chatted about the musculoskeletal issues hygienists face and how she helps them. Brianne has been a Personal Trainer for 12 years a...

Today, my friend Britt and I chat about how we met, the ups and downs of dental conferences, being a content creator, and more. Britt is the creator of BrushwithBritt, a practicing hygienist, content creator, podcast host, speaker, writ...

Today, I give you tips on patient positioning to reduce your pain and increase good ergonomics and efficiency.I demo occlusal plane placement and the difference between regular and ergonomic loupes.Timestamps:00:00 - Why...

Hi!I have had many questions from followers about doing something outside of the operatory.I'm sharing what I know in today's episode, I hope you enjoy it!To watch on YouTube, click

Today, we're dispelling myths about alcohol and discussing how it affects our physical and mental health.I hope you enjoy! To watch on YouTube, click hereChapters:00:00 ...

As a dental hygienist of 16 years, I'm excited to share what I wish I would have known as a new grad! Congrats on graduating school and I hope these tips are helpful.To watch on YouTube, click

Today's episode we are discussing my favorite ergonomic products for dental clinicians!To watch on YouTube, click here00:00 - Intro2:26 - Hearing Protection4:32 - Ergonomic Loup...

 Today's episode is covering the Top 5 ergonomic mistakes I've seen doing assessments over the past few years.  00:00 Intro 01:56 Not Establishing Neutral Posture 06:19 Twisting and Reaching 12:38 Not Taking Microb...

 Hi, I'm Stephanie, a practicing dental hygienist and ergonomics specialist. I help dental and office workers with their ergonomics and posture through my company, Polished Posture. In this episode, we discuss hand/wrist pain and h...

 Hi, I'm Stephanie, a practicing dental hygienist and ergonomics specialist. I help dental and office workers with their ergonomics and posture through my company, Polished Posture. In this episode, we discuss traditional vs saddle...

Hi, I'm Stephanie, a practicing dental hygienist and ergonomics specialist. I help dental and office workers with their ergonomics and posture through my company, Polished Posture. In this ...

Hi, I'm Stephanie, a practicing dental hygienist and ergonomics specialist. I help dental and office workers with their ergonomics and posture through my company, Polished Posture. In my very first podcast episode, we talk about how imp...