Dental Hygiene Basics

It's no surprise that dental hygiene school is tough. High levels of stress can induce anxiety and you should be equipped with the tools on how to manage it if you ever experience it! I personally ha…

Julie @peachstaterdh is a dental hygienist working in periodontics and uses social media to support other hygienists. She loves her career but admits it wasn't easy to get where she is now. We talked…

Finding your own happiness in life is just as important as finding happiness in your career! This episode gets into hard topics like hitting brick walls in your career and how you can adapt and learn…

Are you struggling to make the perfect dental hygiene resume? This episode is for anyone applying to dental hygiene school or seeking employment as a dental hygienist. Follow all my best tips to put …

Sasha is currently a senior in dental hygiene school and is only six months away from becoming an RDH! She joins me on this episode to talk about her journey so far and shares her best advice to futu…

If you've followed my podcast for a while, you know how much I emphasize the importance of finding great mentors in your career. I had amazing ones who helped me get to where I am today, and I truly …

If you're interested in working in the field of dental hygiene, I'm sure you know that prevention is KEY to maintaining oral health. Caitlin from @thealignedhygienist makes a great point in this epis…

Mia and Nicole from the ToothBytes Podcast join me to share their journeys into dental hygiene school. We cover the rigors of an accelerated program, getting into hygiene school with low grades on yo…

Dental hygiene school can feel like a two-year marathon and while the courseload is no joke, it's good to take a step back and really reflect on your journey! Through all the studying and stress, I w…

Are you looking for a mentor to guide your dental hygiene journey? Look no further! Whether you're applying to programs, are currently in hygiene school, or are a new graduate, this week's guest, Chr…

I love to showcase dental hygienists who have branched off from clinical hygiene to do something unique because it's so refreshing to think of all the possibilities we have in this field! In this epi…

Looking for some mentors on your path to becoming a dental hygienist? Fiona and I are perfect for the job! These “second-time” girlies didn't get into dental hygiene school on their first try yet man…

Jevonah, @the.happy.RDH, sheds light on her journey to becoming a registered dental hygienist and, although she had some bumps in the road, she remains positive and strives to spread happiness by int…

Today's episode provides incoming dental hygiene students with the best advice on how they can make mental connections while in school. This is a tip to help you learn better and faster. It will also…

On this bonus episode of the Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast, Dana interviews Areal, a registered dental hygienist living in Canada. Areal's RDH origin story starts with her dropping out of high school…

Katie Steger shares her amazing story of overcoming mental health struggles like anxiety and depression to now becoming a dental hygienist and educator. She’s had a non-linear path to dental hygiene …

Founder of Dental Hygiene Nation, Caitlyn, joins me for a special bonus episode! She talks about how a career in dental hygiene can have more diversity than you think! She combined her passion for de…

Are you stuck in a cycle of procrastination? This episode has the best tip on how to curb this habit while in school. Find out how to make the best out of your education with some preparation and eng…

Arianna Cazares graduated from dental hygiene school one year ago and joins host Dana on this episode to share her experiences working in the clinical setting. Her passion is to educate patients with…

As a lifelong learner, Dana has found the BEST ways to retain information. One of her most reliable methods is self-explaining. It is simple yet very efficient when having to learn difficult concepts…