Whether you're in the market for loupes or interested in learning about ergonomic loupes you've come to the right place. In this episode Stephanie Botts and I discuss our experiences making the switch to ergonomic correct loupes. Stephanie is a dental hygienist, the CEO and founder of Posture Pros, a national public speaker, author, and a content creator. With 14 years of experience in dentistry Stephanie is well known for her expertise in ergonomics. Our conversation will guide you through the details of deciding if ergonomic loupes are the right choice for you. Before you make that big investment in loupes make sure to listen to this episode!    

You can connect with Stephanie at: 

Instagram: @steph.posturepros

https://www.posturepros.net/

Connect with me: @brushwithbritt

In this week's episode you'll hear about how the pressures of dental hygiene school can deeply affect your personal life. A true story about two best friends trying their best to keep a friendship while enduring unexpected life changes. Hygiene school, marriage, financial hardships; did the friendship survive? What  the heck happened? You'll have to tune in to find out!

In this week's episode you will learn basic tips on starting a social media platform. These tips and tricks will provide you with the information you are looking for to start content creating! You'll find all the advice I wish I had when I started my platforms. Listen to this episode and start creating TODAY! 

email: [email protected]

This week's episode will you bring you insight to what it's like owning a dental practice as a DENTAL HYGIENIST. You read that right. Irene Iancu (@toothlife.Irene) is a Canadian hygienist who owns her own dental practice! Irene is someone I have looked up to throughout my journey to becoming a RDH. She is not only an incredible healthcare provider, she is an international speaker, podcast host, business owner, content creator, and clinical educator. 

Irene and I had the opportunity to meet in person at RDH Under One Roof and I was immediately drawn to her magnetic energy. It was easy to see why Irene's presence is so influential. In this episode, we discuss the struggles of being a preventative care specialist in an industry that is treatment focused. We walk through the ups and downs of owning a dental practice as a hygienist. After listening to this episode you'll understand why it's important for more hygienists to pursue owning their own practice. 

You can connect with Irene using the information below! Make sure to checkout her podcast as well! You're in for a treat! 

Instagram: @toothlife.irene & @toothlife

Podcast: Tooth or Dare 

https://www.toothlife.ca/pages/about-us

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7VLvz7DW82XaR8QzcV1dg

https://www.facebook.com/ToothLife.Irene/

Having correct ergonomics is vital to having a successful healthy career as a dental hygienist. We may think practicing as a hygienist is easy on the body but it's actually the complete opposite. This is why on this week's episode, ergonomic expert herself, Stephanie Botts, BSDH, RDH, CEAS takes us through her journey and how injuries affected her career. Stephanie is a dental hygienist with 14 years of experience, the founder of Posture Pros, a national public speaker, author, and a content creator. I promise you, you won’t forget her name because when you're in the op reminding yourself to sit up straight and to have the patient turn instead of you it's because Stephanie taught you the importance of ergonomics. 

Tune it to increase the longevity of your career through better ergonomics!

Instagram: @steph.posturepros

https://www.rdhmag.com/resources/contact/14209264/stephanie-botts-bsdh-rdh-ceas

https://www.posturepros.net/

In this episode, Heather Bolton takes through her position as a dental hygienist-treatment coordinator- team lead. Heather explains how practicing mindfulness can increase longevity in our careers. She describes how creating a strong foundation is the base of creating a health-work life balance. As dental hygienists we are constantly stimulated throughout the day by patient's emotions, our own emotions, the lights, noises, and more. Heather does an excellent job of discussing how to practice compassion for ourselves, our patients, and our colleagues. This episode will help you become a well rounded hygienist that can practice empathy and compassion without becoming burnt out. You won't want to miss it!

Connect with Heather:

Instagram: @theyogihygienist

https://www.todaysrdh.com/author/author_heather-bolton/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherboltonrdh/?trk=public_profile_samename-profile

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In this episode Astrida Curis takes us through traveling hygiene and temping hygiene. Astrida is the CEO and founder of Core Dental Staffing, LLC. With her years of experience she gives great advice on what to expect when temping/traveling for work as a hygienist. If you are interested in temping or traveling as a hygienist this episode is for you! 

Highlights in this episode:

-Intro to Astrida Curis

-Traveling dental hygienist vs temping 

-Licensing requirements in different states

-Burnout 

-Appointment lengths

-What to bring to when you temp/travel

Connect with Astrida Curis:

Instagram: @onthecusp_rdh

https://www.thetoothtravelinghygienist.com/

https://www.coredentalstaffing.com/about/

Paola Brown and I met sometime ago on Instagram. Since then she has become a good friend and an inspiration. Her story about becoming a RDH  is one that you won't forget. Paola's energy lights up a room, she makes dentistry fun and hilarious. Her passion for periodontal disease makes her the perfect person to share tips on how to present gum disease to patients. This episode will also share tips on getting through hygiene school while being a mom. If you aren't following Paola yet, start today! I promise you won't regret it. 

Highlights in this episode:

Paola's journey to RDH 

Difficulties during hygiene school 

Being a mom while in hygiene school

Grades in hygiene school

Studying tips

Explaining periodontal disease to patients

Connect with Paola on Instagram @paola_rdh.15

Connect with me on Instagram @brushwithbritt