Could the solution to the hygiene shortage actually create new legal problems for dental practices? In this episode of Straight Up With Steph®, I'm joined by Dr. Derik Sven for one of the most thought-provoking conversations we've had on the podcast. We dive into the legal, ethical, and regulatory issues surrounding Oral Preventive Assistants (OPAs), but the conversation quickly expands into something much bigger—the future of dental hygiene and why autonomy matters. One of my biggest t...