Dental Hygiene Basics
Do you dream of becoming a dental hygienist? 🦷✨
Welcome to the Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast, your go-to resource for getting into and succeeding in dental hygiene school! Hosted by Dana Paladino, a dental hygienist, educator, and mentor, this podcast was created to fill a major gap. We help students before they even step into dental hygiene school.
While many resources focus on surviving school or advancing a hygiene career, few exist to guide students through the application process and their dental hygiene school journey. That’s where Dental Hygiene Basics comes in!
We cover:
✅ Admissions insight – How to strengthen your application and excel during your dental hygiene school interview
✅ Dental hygiene school survival – Study strategies, clinical tips, & NBDHE prep
✅ Career pathways – Exploring alternative and traditional RDH careers
✅ Community & mentorship – Real stories from dental hygienists who’ve been in your shoes
Dana has worked closely with first-year dental hygiene students and has seen their struggles firsthand. She knows that preparation powers performance. By sharing expert advice, personal experiences, guest interviews, she’s here to help YOU succeed.
More than just a podcast, Dental Hygiene Basics is a growing community of hygienists helping aspiring hygienists. Because when we lift each other up, we all succeed. 🧡 Dana's personal mission is to award $100,000 in scholarships by 2035. Learn more about Dental Hygiene Basic's Services and Scholarships at www.dentalhygienebasics.com.
Wondering if this podcast is right for you? Here are some questions we answer on the Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast:
- How do I get into dental hygiene school?
- What should I expect in dental hygiene school?
- How can I prepare for a dental hygiene school interview?
- What are the biggest challenges of dental hygiene school?
- How can I improve my instrumentation skills as a dental hygiene student?
- What are the best study tips for dental hygiene students?
- How do I manage stress in dental hygiene school?
- What career options are available for dental hygienists?
- How can I network and grow my dental hygiene career?
- Are there scholarships available for dental hygiene students?
Subscribe now and start your journey to becoming a Registered Dental Hygienist!
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 104
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Dana talks GPA and Dental Hygiene School Admissions
What do dental hygiene school admissions committees look for in terms of grades and GPA? Listen to today's episode to find out! Spoiler Alert: earning a C is not the end of the world!
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Allison on Ditching Nursing and Thriving in Dental Hygiene
This week's episode features Allison Norris - owner of The Dentele Group. Allison helps dental hygienists who are interested in stepping out of the op and into non-clinical roles. Her #RDHoriginstory…
Dana's Study Tips for Dental Hygiene School
Wanting some tips for studying in dental hygiene school? I've got you covered on this week's episode. I answer your questions on the best study tools for dental hygiene students.
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Know Before You Go: The Viscerocranium
This week on the podcast, Dana reviews the bones of the viscerocranium. She got a little ahead of herself and forgot to mention one bone in this episode: the vomer! However, it can be found on the De…
Brush with Britt is here! Britt talks graduating dental hygiene school DEBT FREE!
This week's episode features Britt from the famous @brushwithbritt on Instagram and TikTok. Britt is a dental hygienist in California, and she is a major influencer in the dental hygiene space. She i…
Bonus Episode: Happy New Year! Dana is Here Answering the Question: What Do You Do?
BONUS! I often find myself being asked....Dana, what do you do now? Well, here is my answer! Learn how I went from full-time dental hygiene educator to the owner of Dental Hygiene Basics (and a publi…
Dana Discusses Money and Dental Hygiene School
In this week's episode, Dana responds to a listener's question about how to secure enough money to pay for dental hygiene school. Have you stopped to consider if all of your needs are met? We need ce…
Dana and The Why Behind Dental Hygiene Basics
Do you have a dental hygiene binder? If not - start making one today! In this week's episode, I discuss why I started Dental Hygiene Basics and how to make a dental hygiene binder to showcase all of …
Ella wanted to combined her love of science and helping people, so she became a dental hygienist - with NO dental experience!
Ella shares her personal journey and experiences in the field of dental hygiene, offering valuable insights and guidance for aspiring dental hygienists. From discovering a passion for dental hygiene …
Know Before You Go To Dental Hygiene School Review: The Cranial Bones
Are you following Dental Hygiene Basics on Instagram yet? Each week, Dana posts a Know Before You Go To Dental Hygiene School Concept. So far, we have been focusing on the bones of the skull. This is…
You Asked, I Answered! Dana Discusses How to Build a Support System for Dental Hygiene School
A listener reached out with concerns about a lack of support system in her life. Dana provides advice on how to build a strong support system to help you on your journey to and through dental hygiene…
Ala'a talks New RDH Life, Overcoming Self Doubts, and Getting Hands-On Before Dental Hygiene School
This episode of the Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast features Ala'a, a new dental hygiene graduate. Ala'a talks about switching from a career in special education to dental assisting, and then COVID gav…
3 Spooky Things Dental Hygiene Admissions Committees Don't Want You To Know
This week's episode dives into the "stalker-y" side of dental hygiene admissions committees. Listen up for tips on how to protect yourself from social media scares and creepy google searches by admis…
Sonya (The Geriatric Tooth Fairy!) on Overcoming Dyslexia in Dental Hygiene School
Dana hosts Sonya Dunbar, also known as The Geriatric Tooth Fairy, on today's episode of the Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast. Sonya shares her incredible story of how she became an RDH. That story inclu…
Kim and No Dental Experience, Shadowing Hours, and Her Company Bloom RDH
This episode features Kimberly Augustus, owner of Bloom RDH, a company that helps dental hygiene graduates transition seamlessly from dental hygiene school into the working world. Kimberly started ou…
Dana talks Preparing for Dental Hygiene School Admissions (Part 2)
Dana is back on this episode of DH Basics to close out part 2 of "Preparing for Dental Hygiene School Admissions". Dana discusses getting a jump on dental hygiene school letters of recommendation and…
Candice and Myofunctional Therapy, Dental Hygiene Bachelor's Completion Programs, Chicken Tenders and Beers
On this episode, Dana talks with Candice, a dental hygiene graduate from the Community College of Denver. After graduating with her associate's in dental hygiene in 2011, she immediately began a bach…
Dana talks Preparing for Dental Hygiene School Admissions (Part 1)
On today's episode, Dana discusses the steps to take when preparing to apply for dental hygiene school. Dana goes into the role of the dental hygienist, researching dental hygiene schools, planning f…
Allison and Affordable Dental Hygiene Education
This episode of the Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast showcases new dental hygiene graduate, Allison. Dana and Allison discuss the tediousness of the dental hygiene application and ways to plan for the c…
Should I Become a Dental Hygienist? Dana talks blood, saliva, and putting your hands into people's mouths!
In this episode of "DH Basics," Dana, a dental hygiene professor and dental hygienist, delves into the question of whether dental hygiene is the perfect career path for you. Dana explores the top fac…