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Today, we're dispelling myths about alcohol and discussing how it affects our physical and mental health.

I hope you enjoy!

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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 body
21:19 - Myth #2: Alcohol helps us sleep
29:05 - Myth #3: "It's okay to get drunk on the weekends since I don't drink all week"
32:29 - Myth #4: Alcohol helps with depression & anxiety
36:37 - Myth #5: "Alcoholism" is rare
38:32 - How to know if someone has Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
40:19 - Risk factors for AUD
42:04 - Myth #6: Alcohol is heart healthy
43:51 - How alcohol affects our weight
46:10 - Alcohol & cancer
49:40 - Alcohol & the gut
51:01 - Alcohol & hormones
53:20 - Alcohol is different for women
55:19 - Alcohol & dental clinicians
57:48 - Tips for cutting back or quitting
59:58 - Physical & mental benefits of cutting back or quitting
01:00:58 - My 2 tips for talking to patients about alcohol

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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.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
2:31 - From School to the Office
6:33 - Office Red Flags
10:05 - Office Green Flags
14:10 - Pay Isn't Everything
15:21 - Time Management
18:50 - Be a Sponge
19:14 -  Let Go of Perfection
22:00 - Importance of Networking
25:42 - Taking CE
27:45 - Importance of Ergonomics
31:07 - Ergonomic Loupes
32:35 - Your Stool
34:32 - Suction Devices
35:18 - Ergonomic Instruments
35:33 - Cordless Polishers
37:30 - Final Thoughts

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For stool episode, click here

For hand/wrist health episode, click here

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Today's episode we are discussing my favorite ergonomic products for dental clinicians!

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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 - Electric Handpieces
24:13 - Voice Activated Charting
26:19 - Wrap Up

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Click here for ergonomic stool episode

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 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

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Patient Positioning Posts:
Upper Arch
Lower Arch

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 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 ergonomic instruments, my pet peeve about mirrors, and why you need suction devices. I included my favorite forearm microbreak at the end!

 00:00 - Intro
5:36 - Carpal Tunnel Vs. Wrist Tendonitis
12:29 - The Death Grip
13:44 - Ergonomic Instruments
16:33 - Why You need a Suction Device
18:19 - My Favorite Forearm Microbreak
21:20 - Final Thoughts and Tip for Your Day!

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 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 Traditional Stools
7:06 - Saddle Stools
8:25 - Picking Out Your Saddle
10:04 - 5 Stats to Give Your Rep
10:37 - When the Saddle Doesn't Fit
11:10 - Those with Lordosis
12:17 - The Importance of Standing with Tips!
13:57 - Final Thoughts

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Saddle stool videos:
Proper height
How to Adjust Properly

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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 loupes, and will answer the most frequently asked questions I get about these.

00:00 - Intro
1:35 - What is Ideal Posture?
3:57 - Demo of Ergonomic vs. Traditional Loupes
6:57 - Clock Positions
8:25 - What about the Weight?
10:05 - Patients that Won't Lean Back
12:25 - Doing Injections
13:42 - Things You Can't Use Them For?
14:19 - Getting Used to Them
17:21 - How to Get a Great Deal
17:58 - Hot Tip: Getting Measured
18:50 - How They Save You $$

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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 areas that may surprise you!

 00:00 - Intro
2:28 - What is "good posture?"
3:13 - What is "bad posture?"
6:15 - Surprising health effects of poor posture
10:40 - How to improve posture
11:41 - Habit for good posture
17:06 - How to select good ergonomic equipment
17:27 - Ergonomic Laptop Tips
18:49 - Ergonomic Cell Phone Tips
19:37 - Ergonomic dental loupes
21:26 - Simple exercise for better posture

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Thank you for listening, and I'll talk to you soon!

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