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ADHD Coping Tools That Help Any Dental Clinician Reduce Stress
Busy days, constant stimulation, and nonstop multitasking—it’s no wonder so many dental professionals feel mentally and emotionally...
Steph Botts
May 152 min read
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Why Dental Insurance Reform Is Long Overdue
Dental Insurance Is Broken—Here’s Why Reform Is Long Overdue Most people assume dental insurance works like medical insurance—but it...
Steph Botts
May 152 min read
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Why Dental Clinicians Need to Walk More (And How to Easily Get 10K+ Steps a Day)
As dental clinicians, we rack up a surprising number of steps just from running room to room, but it’s not enough . Research shows the...
Steph Botts
May 82 min read
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10 Non-Negotiable Boundaries I Set as a Dental Hygienist
After years in dentistry, I've learned this: your mental and physical health are precious. Too often, hygienists are expected to “put up...
Steph Botts
Apr 302 min read
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Ergonomic Tips for Faster, Easier Perio Charting
Perio charting can be one of the most physically exhausting parts of our day — especially when you're doing it alone. Between reaching...
Steph Botts
Apr 282 min read
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Why Dental Professionals Should Alternate Between Sitting and Standing During the Workday
Why You Should Stand More During Your Dental Workday “Sitting is the new smoking”—you’ve probably heard the phrase by now. And while it...
Steph Botts
Apr 102 min read
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Tight Upper Traps in Dentistry: 3 Common Causes and How to Fix Them
If you're a dental professional dealing with tight, rock-hard upper traps, you're not alone . The upper trapezius muscles often become...
Steph Botts
Apr 62 min read
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What Is Neutral Posture? A Must-Know Ergonomic Tip for Dental Clinicians
Neutral posture in the operatory Let’s talk about neutral posture —because if you’re a dental clinician, your neck (and your entire...
Steph Botts
Mar 312 min read
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Dental Delivery Systems: Choosing the Best Setup for Ergonomics & Efficiency
Dental Delivery Systems (courtesy of Midmark) As a dental hygienist and ergonomics specialist, I’ve seen firsthand how different delivery...
Steph Botts
Mar 212 min read
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Know How to Position Dental Patients Who Won’t Recline: Ergonomic Tips for Hygienists & Dentists
Help your positioning with cushions As a dental professional and ergonomic specialist, I know firsthand how frustrating it is when a...
Steph Botts
Mar 142 min read
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The Importance of Good Suction Technique in Dentistry
Awkward postures with poor suction technique Suction is one of those things in dentistry that seems simple—until it’s not. A good suction...
Steph Botts
Feb 172 min read
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Save Your Hands! 3 Must-Have Products to Reduce Pinch Force in Dentistry
💡 Read through to the end for an exclusive polishing discount + a free chairside stretch guide! As a dental professional, your hands are...
Steph Botts
Feb 102 min read
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How Allowing Assistants to Scale Will Impact Dentistry
The Dental Access Model Act , as introduced by the American Dental Association has sparked controversy across our industry. I sat down...
Steph Botts
Feb 93 min read
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Ergonomic Tips for Working Solo with a Rear Delivery Unit
Rear delivery units are great—when you have an assistant. But when you're working solo? They can be a nightmare for ergonomics. These...
Steph Botts
Jan 312 min read
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How Poor Ergonomics Led to My Ganglion Cyst: A Dental Hygienist's Story
⚠️Graphic Photos Ahead⚠️ A few months into my very first hygiene job, I noticed something odd: a little lump on the top of my left wrist...
Steph Botts
Jan 113 min read
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Managing Stress, Loneliness, and Cognitive Well-being
The older I get, the more I realize the importance of brain health. When I think of myself at 80 or 90, I still want to have a healthy,...
Steph Botts
Jan 103 min read
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Clock Positions for Dental Clinicians
Have you ever wondered what the best clock position is for us? While several factors dictate where we will be, some positions are better...
Steph Botts
Jan 91 min read
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Best Working Distance For Dental Loupes
Learn correct working distance for best posture in dentistry
Steph Botts
Jan 82 min read
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Sugar, Pain, and the Dental Breakroom Paradox
Why Holiday Treats Are the Sneaky Villains of Musculoskeletal Pain: It’s that magical time of year when the office break room turns into...
Steph Botts
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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Easy Tips to Lose Fat and Increase Strength
If you ask most people if they want to lose weight, they would say yes, but in actuality, they’re looking to lose fat. The one thing...
Steph Botts
Dec 15, 20244 min read
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