Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! 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 here Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 4:02 - Why I gave up alcohol 14:47 - Myth #1: Alcohol is only bad for "alcoholics" 17:42 - What alcohol actually does in the…

Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! 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 here Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 2:31 - From School to the Office 6:33 - Office Red Flags 10:05 - Office Green Fla…

Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! Today's episode we are discussing my favorite ergonomic products for dental clinicians! To watch on YouTube, click here 00:00 - Intro 2:26 - Hearing Protection 4:32 - Ergonomic Loupes 9:14 - Ergonomic Seating 14:29 - Suction Devices 16:42 - Ergonomic Instruments 20:49 - Cordless Handpieces 22:23 - Elect…

Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! 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 Microbreaks 16:23 Improper Patient Positioning 21:14 Excessive Grip 23:46 Recap To watch on YouTub…

Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! 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 how this ONE habit could be the cause of it all. Plus I give tips on ergono…

Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! 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 stools! 00:00 - Intro 1:57 - How to Adjust Your Stool 5:30 - My Beef with…

Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! 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 all things ergonomic loupes! I'll demonstrate the difference between ergo and traditional loupe…

Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! 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 important posture is, not only to our spine and muscles, but other area…