Dental Podcasts - The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked threats to career longevity in dentistry: ergonomics. We’re going to talk about the most common ergonomic mistakes clinicians make, how patient positioning and equipment design directly impact your body, and—most importantly—what you can start changing immediately to protect yourself and extend your career. Joining us is Stephanie Botts, a clinical dental hygienist and Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist, and the founder of Polished Posture. Stephanie works with dental teams across the country—both in-office and virtually—helping them reduce pain, improve posture, and practice in a way that’s actually sustainable long-term.

From body awareness and maintaining a neutral posture, to minimizing unnecessary reaching, to making smart decisions about your equipment and operatory layout—ergonomics can make the difference between a long, pain-free career and one cut short by injury or chronic discomfort. Joining us is Stephanie Botts, a dental hygienist with over 17 years of experience and a Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist. She’s here to share how being mindful of good ergonomics is the key to maintaining our comfort, workflow efficiency, and career longevity.

As infection control regulations become more rigorous and patients grow more aware of clinical standards, it’s essential for dental teams to stay ahead—and that’s where technology and automation are making a real difference. We’re joined by Amanda Hill, a nationally recognized expert in infection control, who shares the latest advancements in sterilization and compliance tools. From preventing waterline contamination to ensuring every sterilization cycle is accurately documented, Amanda explains how the right technology can help your team maintain high standards, avoid costly errors, and deliver safer care across the board.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Every day your patients and staff trust you to protect them from healthcare associated infections. In this podcast we'll be hearing from two clinical experts about how to help keep your instrument processing compliant, efficient and safe for everyone who steps into your practice. Our guests are Dr. Karson Carpenter and Lisa Thompson.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Dental professionals are particularly at risk of musculoskeletal problems that are often accompanied by pain. Today we'll be discussing the five key areas where you can improve your ergonomic positions to protect your health. In addition to proper positioning for doctors, hygienists, and assistants, we'll be talking about dental equipment that aids in clinician and patient positioning as well as tips and tricks to promote overall health and safety. Our guest is Stephanie Botts, a RDH and a Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist providing both in-office and virtual ergonomics consulting and coaching to dental professionals.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss the key considerations in choosing digital scanners. Our guest is Daniel Dwyer, Clinical Digital Specialist supporting True Definition. Dan has been involved in dentistry for over 21 years, and has concentrated on digital dentistry for the last 10 years.