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 BacteriaUltrasound may zap biofilms in the futureHigh-intensity focused ultrasound might be effective in eliminating biofilms from titanium dental implant surfaces, reports research recently published in the International Journal of Implant Dentistry.Office ManagementHow to keep your RCM moving when dental patient flow slowsDental Hygiene5 steps to instantly find the dental career you've always wantedPatient CommunicationDr. Tom Giacobbi on patient communication and personalizationDental EducationDental students may not be ready for emergencies