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 StoriesOral BacteriaOften benign oral germ causes condition that kills healthy womanA healthy 52-year-old woman died after developing a pyopneumothorax, caused by a typically benign mouth germ.PodcastsPodcast: What impact will the merger of dental examining boards have on dentistry?Smile DesignClinical tip: The importance of lab work for specific dental casesLegal IssuesDentist fined in death of implant surgery patientSponsor ContentBreak Free from Burnout: Why Career Stress Is a Choice