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 StoriesRegulatory Updates2 dentists at the same clinic sanctioned for alleged incompetenceTwo Iowa dentists who practice together have been sanctioned by the state dental board for alleged incompetence.Office ManagementInsurance pressure, consolidation, and status-chasing pulled dentistry away from the patient. Here's how to restore that.Regulatory UpdatesWhat a 1st-time 'Hill Day' taught a dentist about debt, policy, and why advocacy can't waitLegal IssuesDental assistant sentenced to 40 years in prisonOral-Systemic LinkThe way you live may be causing mouth ulcers
