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Straight Up With Steph
Stephanie Botts
81 episodes
5 days ago
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, hearing instrument specialist Madison joins me to unpack the surprisingly deep connection between hearing, cognition, memory, balance, and longevity. We talk about why hearing loss sneaks up on people, the common early signs that get ignored, and how untreated hearing loss dramatically increases the risk of dementia, falls, and social withdrawal. Madison also explains why dental clinicians are especially...
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Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, hearing instrument specialist Madison joins me to unpack the surprisingly deep connection between hearing, cognition, memory, balance, and longevity. We talk about why hearing loss sneaks up on people, the common early signs that get ignored, and how untreated hearing loss dramatically increases the risk of dementia, falls, and social withdrawal. Madison also explains why dental clinicians are especially...
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Straight Up With Steph
Ep 80: Early Signs of Hearing Loss You’re Ignoring — And How They Affect Your Brain
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, hearing instrument specialist Madison joins me to unpack the surprisingly deep connection between hearing, cognition, memory, balance, and longevity. We talk about why hearing loss sneaks up on people, the common early signs that get ignored, and how untreated hearing loss dramatically increases the risk of dementia, falls, and social withdrawal. Madison also explains why dental clinicians are especially...
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1 week ago
46 minutes

Straight Up With Steph
Ep 79: Why Your Old Diets Don’t Work Anymore: The Real Reason Women Gain Weight
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I’m joined by registered dietitian and creator of The Perimenopause Diet, Laura Berger, for a deeply validating and eye-opening conversation about body changes in your 30s and 40s, perimenopause, weight fluctuations, insulin resistance, and why traditional “eat less, move more” advice stops working during this chapter of life. Laura breaks down: Why fat gain and “fluffiness” can happen even when diet and...
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Straight Up With Steph
Ep 78: Hair Myths Debunked: What Actually Works for Healthy Hair Growth
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I sit down with clinical trichologist Dorian White to talk about all things hair and scalp health. We cover everything from tight hairstyles and traction alopecia to the science behind scalp care, proper shampoo techniques, and what really causes hair loss. You’ll learn: The real difference between scalp serums and oilsHow to properly wash your hair for optimal scalp healthWhy you might be losing hair at...
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3 weeks ago
1 hour

Straight Up With Steph
Ep 77: Top Ergonomic Mistakes Dental Clinicians Must Stop Making
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I’m diving into the most common ergonomic mistakes dental clinicians make — and the exact corrections that will help you start the new year with less pain, better posture, and more confidence in the operatory. This solo episode breaks down years of assessment experience and everything I personally struggled with early in my career—the same habits that led me straight into chronic pain. If you want to fee...
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1 month ago
36 minutes

Straight Up With Steph
Ep 76: Is Dental Marketing a Scam?
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I sit down with Gary Bird, founder and CEO of SMC National, to talk all things marketing in dentistry. Gary shares eye-opening insights on where dental practices lose potential patients, how to track what’s actually working, and all about AI being used in marketing. We cover: The #1 marketing metric most practices ignore (and how it’s costing you new patients)Why 35% of dental calls go unanswered —...
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1 month ago
50 minutes

Straight Up With Steph
Ep 75: Tired of Patients Not Understanding Their Treatment? Here’s How AI Can Help
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I sit down with Sofie, a dental hygienist who transitioned from clinical care to the world of dental technology and AI. Now working at Overjet, Sofie shares her journey from the operatory to dental sales, what it’s like being the only clinician on her team, and how AI is transforming patient communication, diagnosis, and insurance efficiency in dentistry. We talk about: Sofie’s transition from hygiene to...
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1 month ago
41 minutes

Straight Up With Steph
Ep 74: Thriving in Your First Years as a Dental Hygienist
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! In this episode of Straight Up With Steph — part two of my two-part series with Melia Lewis, MEd, RDH, co-founder of Hygiene Edge — we dive into what life looks like after dental hygiene school. From first-day nerves to finding the right office fit, we cover everything new grads wish someone had told them before starting. Whether you’re just entering private practice or a few years in and still finding your rhythm, this one’s packed with wisdom, ...
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2 months ago
46 minutes

Straight Up With Steph
Ep 73: Top Tips on Thriving in Dental Hygiene School
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I’m joined by Melia Lewis, MEd, RDH, co-founder of Hygiene Edge, to talk all things dental hygiene students. From dealing with perfectionism to navigating stress and keeping perspective, Melia shares her top five tips to help students not just survive, but thrive in hygiene school. We discuss: How to handle self-doubt and negativity while in schoolThe importance of kindness and professionalism with instr...
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2 months ago
44 minutes

Straight Up With Steph
Ep 72: The Drink That Prevents Cavities: SmileSip
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I sit down with Misty Mattingly, RDH—Chief Dental Hygiene Officer, innovator, and host of Hygiene Happy Hour—to talk about innovation in dentistry and her latest project, SmileSip, the fluoride-free drink that’s reshaping preventive oral care. We discuss: How innovation and technology are helping dentistry “catch up” with the scienceThe science behind SmileSip and how it supports oral and gut healthThe r...
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2 months ago
45 minutes

Straight Up With Steph
Ep 71: Understanding Military Dentistry: The Model Behind the OPA
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, Stephanie sits down with a former military dental hygienist (who has chosen to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of her previous employment) to share an inside look at how dental care works within the military system. This open and informative conversation explores how the military dental model operates — from patient classifications and readiness requirements to the structure of the Prophy Te...
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2 months ago
52 minutes

Straight Up With Steph
Ep 70: Understanding TMJ, Dizziness & Chronic Neck Pain
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I sit down with Dr. Joe Damiani, PT, DPT, who has worked with over 1,000 patients struggling with persistent TMJ disorder, dizziness, headaches, and neck pain. We dive deep into how posture, ergonomics, and the nervous system all play a role in chronic pain—and why traditional treatments often aren’t enough. You’ll learn: Why TMJ, neck pain, dizziness, and even brain fog are more connected than you think...
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3 months ago
54 minutes

Straight Up With Steph
Ep 69: TMJ & TMD Demystified: Diagnosis, Treatment & Patient Care Tips
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I sit down with Dr. Priya Mistry, also known as The TMJ Doc, to dive deep into TMJ and TMD. Dr. Mistry shares her journey from general dentistry to running a TMD-only practice and breaks down what every clinician (and patient) needs to know about this complex disorder. We discuss: What TMJ/TMD really is and how it’s diagnosedThe difference between a night guard and an orthoticDisclusion time reduction th...
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3 months ago
46 minutes

Straight Up With Steph
Ep 68: Healing Over Drilling: The Future Of Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I sit down with Crystal Spring, dental hygienist, public health advocate, and founder of Smiles Across Montana. Crystal shares her journey of bringing minimally invasive dentistry to underserved communities and what it really takes to integrate medical and dental care. We talk about: How SDF, glass ionomers, nanofluoride, and Curadont are changing dentistry The challenges and opportunities of working i...
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3 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Straight Up With Steph
Ep 67: How to Handle Bullying in Dentistry
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! Bullying in dentistry isn't always obvious—but it's real, it's damaging, and it's more common than many realize. In this powerful episode of Straight Up With Steph, Dr. Alan Stern joins me to talk about professional bullying in the dental field—from subtle jabs to outright disrespect—and how we can respond with assertiveness, kindness, and emotional intelligence. We discuss: What bullying can look like in clinical and corporate dental settingsGen...
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3 months ago
44 minutes

Straight Up With Steph
Ep 66: Social Media and the Brain: Doom Scrolling, Dopamine, and Digital Detox
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! Is social media shaping our brains more than we realize? In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I sit down with Kent Howard—educator, researcher, and wellness speaker—to explore the science behind social media use, doom scrolling, attention spans, sleep disruption, and the impact on kids and adults alike. We talk about dopamine, FOMO, and how algorithms are literally rewiring how we think, focus, and even socialize. Most importantly, Ke...
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3 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Straight Up With Steph
Ep 65: How I Got Sober While Working in Dentistry | Stress, Burnout & Recovery Journey
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! Today’s episode is something a little different—and really special. I’m sharing a crossover episode from when I was a guest on Sober Life Rocks. It was one of the most honest conversations I’ve had publicly about my sobriety journey and why it matters—especially as a healthcare professional. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to be “high-functioning” or felt like stress, burnout, and alcohol were just part of the job—you’re not alone. I’ve been the...
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4 months ago
37 minutes

Straight Up With Steph
Episode 64: Dental Insurance Fraud: Red Flags Every Clinician Must Know
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! Do you really know how to avoid dental insurance fraud—or are you just hoping you’re not on the radar? In this eye-opening episode of Straight Up With Steph, I sit down with Dr. Paul Bornstein, a dentist, insurance consultant, and fraud expert, to discuss how even well-meaning dental professionals end up committing fraud without realizing it. We dive into: The most red-flagged CDT codes (including 4341 and 2391) Real stories of audits, fines, an...
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4 months ago
52 minutes

Straight Up With Steph
Episode 63: Desiccation Therapy in Dentistry: What You Need To Know
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! In this episode of Straight Up with Steph, I sit down with Annie to talk about desiccation therapy—a new approach in dentistry that can make calculus removal easier while targeting harmful biofilm. Annie shares how desiccants can streamline hygiene appointments, improve patient outcomes, and even benefit restorative procedures. If you’ve ever dreaded scaling those “sheet of calculus” patients, this might just change the game for you. About Annie ...
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4 months ago
49 minutes

Straight Up With Steph
Ep 62: Why We Need a PR Campaign for Dental Hygienists: The Oral Health Awareness Project
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I sit down with Lisa, a passionate dental hygienist and volunteer with the Oral Health Awareness Project (OHAP), a new grassroots initiative working to educate the public on the vital role of dental hygienists. With a growing hygiene shortage and non-hygienists being trained to perform hygiene duties, the OHAP is launching a nationwide PR campaign to raise awareness, elevate the profession, and advocate ...
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4 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Straight Up With Steph
Ep 61: Salivary Testing in Dentistry: How Spit Samples Are Transforming Preventive Oral Health Care
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I’m joined by Dr. Dave, founder, CEO, and chief scientific officer of multiple biotech companies, including one dedicated to advancing salivary testing. Together, we dive straight into the latest breakthroughs in salivary diagnostics and what they could mean for the future of both dentistry and general medicine. Dr. Dave unpacks how salivary testing has evolved to be a powerful, non-invasive alternative ...
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5 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Straight Up With Steph
Send me a message, I’d love to hear from you! In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, hearing instrument specialist Madison joins me to unpack the surprisingly deep connection between hearing, cognition, memory, balance, and longevity. We talk about why hearing loss sneaks up on people, the common early signs that get ignored, and how untreated hearing loss dramatically increases the risk of dementia, falls, and social withdrawal. Madison also explains why dental clinicians are especially...