
Straight Up With Steph
Your podcast for real tips on healthy posture, healthy habits, and a healthy life!
Episodes
47 episodes
Ep 46: Transform Your Dental Experience Into A Lucrative Speaking Career
Have you ever considered breaking into the world of professional speaking, but weren’t sure if you were qualified or didn’t know where to start? In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I bring Jasmin Haley, a dental hygienist, educa...
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Ep 45: Flossing Made Easy with the First Electric Flosser, Flaus
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I am joined by Samantha Coxe, the creator and founder of Flaus, the first-ever electric flosser. As a lawyer and not a dental clinician, Sam brings a unique advantage point to her invention wi...
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Ep 44: Osteoporosis And Oral Health: What Dental Professionals Need To Know
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I am joined by dental hygienist and educator Kristin Evans to learn more about what is known as the silent killer: osteoporosis. That’s right! Osteoporosis is not just a condition reserved for...
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Ep 43: How Tongue Mapping Opens the Door for Comprehensive Patient Care
Have you ever wondered what the tongue tells us about our overall health? In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I am joined by Lani McBeth, an expert in tongue mapping and holistic dental hygiene, to unpack a unique corner of the ...
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Ep 42: Nano-Hydroxyapatite: A New Frontier in Preventive Dental Care
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, Dr. Mark Burhenne, famously known as “Ask the Dentist,” and I are diving deeper into the hot topic debate of fluoride vs. nano-hydroxyapatite. With the rising controversy over the ...
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Bonus: Oral Cancer Awareness: Masterclass in Screenings and Early Detection
In honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to bring you a special bonus episode of Straight Up With Steph, where Susan Cotten, a returning podcast guest, seasoned dental hygienist, and oral cancer specialist, presents a mastercl...
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Ep 41: The Crucial Role Hygienists Play In Dental Practice Success
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, Dr. Marc Liechtung and I are unpacking the critical role that hygienists play in dental practices and the dynamics within the hygiene department. The sad truth is that hygienists are often und...
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Ep 40: Maximize Your Chair Time: Time Management Tips For Dental Hygienists
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, Kathryn Gilliam and I are tackling one of the most pressing challenges faced by dental hygienists today: time management. While the expectations of dental hygienists keep growing, the time we ...
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Ep 39: Insights Into The Untapped Potential of Using Microscopes in Dentistry
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, certified biological hygienist Kristen King joins the podcast as we explore a fascinating yet underutilized tool: dental microscopes. She shares her expert insights on how to incorporate a mic...
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Ep 38: The Future Of Remineralization: Nano-Hydroxyapatite's Potential In Dentistry
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I am joined by Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth (aka Dr. Jen, Founder of Dr. Jen Natural) to unpack a hot topic in dentistry: nano-hydroxyapatite vs. fluoride. With controversy over fluoride arising, Dr...
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Ep 37: Empowering Dental Hygienists to Branch Out on Their Own
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, Sade Morel, another dental hygienist who made the leap from traditional practice models, outlines her path to building an independent dental hygiene practice in California. Driven ...
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Ep 36: The Truth About Starting an Independent Hygiene Practice
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, dental hygienist and entrepreneur Jazmine Chavez shares her insights into breaking off from the norm and opening up an independent practice. With changes to legislation and the future of our p...
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Ep 35: How ADA’s Dental Access Model Act Will Impact Dentistry
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I am joined by returning guest Alyssa Aberle to take a closer look at the Dental Access Model Act, specifically looking at the Certification of Oral Preventive Assistants (OPA) section as intr...
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Ep 34: Navigating PCOS, Perimenopause, and More: Nutritional Tips from a Hormone Dietitian
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, Melissa Groves Azzaro and I are unpacking the intricate relationship between nutrition, exercise, and hormonal balance! She dives into conditions such as PCOS and perimenopause, as well as she...
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Ep 33: Career Transitions Outside of the Operatory
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I am joined by Dr. Laura Brenner, a dental career coach, to unpack something I get asked about often: how to make the shift to a career outside of the operatory. While I did this myself, I had...
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Ep 32: Expert Tips for Enhancing Sleep Quality for Better Rest and Overall Health
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I’m joined by Teresa Power to explore how better sleep can transform overall health and well-being. Drawing on her experience with oral appliances and sleep education, Teresa shares actionable...
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Ep 31: Stress, Depression, and Loneliness: Brain Health Tips You Need Today
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, brain health expert and dental hygienist Anne Rice returns to dive deeper into brain health. This time, we tackle stress, depression, and loneliness—key factors often overlooked in cognitive h...
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Ep 30: Tips to Lose Fat and Increase Strength
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, Hannah Hutson and I are unpacking the number one reason people avoid taking the first step to bettering their health– there is just too much overwhelming and conflicting information out there!...
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Ep 29: Teaching, Entrepreneurship, and Opportunities Outside the Op
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I sit down with Tina, a dental hygienist, educator, and entrepreneur who has built an impressive career both in and out of the operatory. We dive into her journey into teaching, the tr...
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Ep 28: From Dental Hygienist to Tech Entrepreneur: The Birth of CE Zoom
In this episode, I chat with Sarah Thiel, the co-founder of CE Zoom, about her incredible journey building a successful CE tracking platform from scratch. Sarah shares how she started with zero business experience, tackled technica...
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Ep 27: How Janet Built a Thriving Mobile Holistic Dental Hygiene Practice
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, we dive into the inspiring journey of Janet, a trailblazing dental hygienist who combined her passion for holistic health and mobile care to create a thriving practice. Janet sha...
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Ep 26: From Perimenopause to Hormone Therapy: What You Need to Know
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, we dive into the often-overlooked topic of menopause and its impact on women's health, especially for those balancing demanding careers like dentistry. I share my personal experience n...
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Ep 25: Spreading Smiles and Knowledge Through Mobile Dentistry & Hygiene Edge
In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, we dive into the journey of a hygienist turned entrepreneur who’s making waves with her mobile dental business. Shelley shares her favorite parts of being a dental hygienist, the ins and outs ...
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Ep 24: Leveraging Clinical Skills for Business Success and Debunking Implant Myths
Join us for a deep dive into the career journey of Lynn, a trailblazing hygienist who’s leveraged her clinical skills in unique and impactful ways. From her insights on networking effectively to navigating common issues with vision...
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Ep 23: Scaling New Heights: From Assistant to Educator with Jess of Hygiene Edge
In this episode, Jess shares her journey from dental assisting to becoming an educator and content creator. We discuss the importance of assistants and hygienists working harmoniously, her thoughts on assistants scaling, and solutions to the cu...
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