Stephanie Botts, RDH[email protected]WellnessWhy are your upper traps always tight? Here’s what dental pros need to know.Stephanie Botts, RDH, breaks down the three most common culprits behind concrete traps and how to finally get some relief.June 13, 2025Dental HygienePrioritize the most important piece of ergonomic equipmentThe most important piece of ergonomic equipment is not a chair, loupe, instrument, or handpiece. It isn't in the design and doesn't come with a price tag. But it is an essential component for practicing ergonomically and safely, writes registered dental hygienist Stephanie Botts in this review of ergonomic essentials.July 11, 2021Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesAssault of 2 patients results in dentist’s suspensionA dentist lost his license over nonconsensual patient conduct.Public HealthDental care costs amount to 14 hours of work for U.S. adults. In some states, it’s 20.Team ManagementLearn the business, the office, and the people: A plan to break dentistry’s burnout loopOrofacial PainStudy ties pediatric anesthesia safety to clinician trainingOrofacial PainIs it the ear or the jaw? Symptoms that may point to TMD.
