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 hereChapters:00:00 - Intro2:31 - From School to the Office6:33 - Office Red Flags10:05 - Office Green Flags14:10 - Pay Isn't Everything15:21 - Time Management18:50 - Be a Sponge19:14 -  Let Go of Perfection22:00 - Importance of Networking25:42 - Taking CE27:45 - Importance of Ergonomics31:07 - Ergonomic Loupes32:35 - Your Stool34:32 - Suction Devices35:18 - Ergonomic Instruments35:33 - Cordless Polishers37:30 - Final ThoughtsFor ergonomic loupe episode, click hereFor stool episode, click hereFor hand/wrist health episode, click hereTo visit my website, click hereThank you!

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 here00:00 - Intro2:26 - Hearing Protection4:32 - Ergonomic Loupes9:14 - Ergonomic Seating14:29 - Suction Devices16:42 - Ergonomic Instruments20:49 - Cordless Handpieces22:23 - Electric Handpieces24:13 - Voice Activated Charting26:19 - Wrap Up Click here for hearing protection (I use Earasers Small and Small Ears line from Eargasm-please check brand sizing recommendations): Click here for ergonomic loupe episodeClick here for ergonomic stool episodeClick here for saddle stool Instagram highlightClick here for my discount pageClick here for the hand/wrist health episodeClick here for my storeThank you!

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 YouTube, click hereFor my FREE Operator Positioning course, click here For my course, "All About Patient Positioning," click hereFor patient positioning cushions, click here (use code Polished to save 10%) Patient Positioning Posts: Upper ArchLower ArchExcessive grip podcast, click hereTo contact me , please visit my website here

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 ergonomic instruments, my pet peeve about mirrors, and why you need suction devices. I included my favorite forearm microbreak at the end! 00:00 - Intro5:36 - 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! To watch on YouTube, click hereFor my Instagram Microbreak Playlist, click hereFor my on-demand ergonomic courses, click hereFor my store with polishers, mirrors, and suction devices, click here

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 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 To watch on YouTube, click hereSaddle stool videos:Proper heightHow to Adjust ProperlyFor my neutral posture podcast, click hereFor my FREE Operator positioning course, click hereFor patient positioning cushions, click here*Use code Polished for 10% off* For BQE ergonomic stools, click here *Use code SBCO10 to save 10%*Thank you for listening and I'll talk to you soon!

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 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 $$ To watch on YouTube, click hereFor my neutral posture podcast, click hereFor my FREE Operator positioning course, click here:For patient positioning cushions, click here (use code Polished for 10% off)For my Patient Positioning course, click hereThank you for listening and I'll talk to you soon!

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 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 Watch on YouTube click here For the cervical retraction exercise, please click hereFor ergonomic office equipment, please click hereTo learn more about Polished Posture, please click hereThank you for listening, and I'll talk to you soon!