Dental Hygiene Basics

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199: Jozel’s Dental Hygiene Journey and Navigating the No’s Along the Way

2026-10-2834:27

Jozel Campbell @jozel.hygienist has been practicing as a dental hygienist for a year now and shares her journey- from immigrating to the US and navigating dental hygiene prerequisites to overcoming a waitlist, financial challenges, and a high-stakes clinical competency that nearly changed the course of her career. Jozel also talks about how her passion for community service led her to create a nonprofit focused on delivering oral health care and education to underserved populations. Jozel's story is a reminder that your career path does not have to be linear. Keep building your skills, stay connected to your fundamentals, and pay attention to the areas of dental hygiene that continue to interest you—they may point toward your next opportunity.🟠Start here: Get dental hygiene school tips, free resources, and access to upcoming student events → https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/newsletter🟠 When you're ready for boards: Become a StudentRDH VIP member → https://www.studentrdh.com/national-dental-hygiene-board-review-nbdhe-studentrdh-vip-club?utm_source=Referral%60&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=DHBasics&utm_content=DVIP3🟠Want extra support + events? Get your free CloudU student membership (monthly events + giveaways) → http://clouddentistry.com/r/vxn1🟠 Struggling in school? https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/pl/2148740487🟠 Socials: @dentalhygienebasics🟠 Scholarships: www.dentalhygienebasics.com/scholarships🟠 See all FREE upcoming student events: www.dentalhygienebasics.com/events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

198: How to Develop a Thick Skin and Accept Criticism in Dental Hygiene School

2026-10-2620:40

Being able to accept constructive criticism is part of becoming a competent dental hygienist—but it doesn’t mean you have to feel hurt in the process. In this episode, Dana talks about how dental hygiene students can learn to build thick skin and take criticism in a way that will boost their growth. She explains how to recognize the emotions and negative thought patterns that feedback can trigger, and separate the correction of your clinical skills from your worth as a person. The goal isn’t to stop caring about feedback; it’s to learn how to use it to strengthen your clinical skills, build competence through repetition, and develop confidence over time.🟠Start here: Get dental hygiene school tips, free resources, and access to upcoming student events → https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/newsletter🟠 When you're ready for boards: Become a StudentRDH VIP member → https://www.studentrdh.com/national-dental-hygiene-board-review-nbdhe-studentrdh-vip-club?utm_source=Referral%60&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=DHBasics&utm_content=DVIP3🟠Want extra support + events? Get your free CloudU student membership (monthly events + giveaways) → http://clouddentistry.com/r/vxn1🟠 Struggling in school? https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/pl/2148740487🟠 Socials: @dentalhygienebasics🟠 Scholarships: www.dentalhygienebasics.com/scholarships🟠 See all FREE upcoming student events: www.dentalhygienebasics.com/events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

197: From Academic Setbacks to Successful Progress with Mahdi Mohseni

2026-10-2123:58

Mahdi Mohseni @idham_mohseni is a current dental hygiene student whose journey to getting into dental hygiene school did not follow the traditional path. In this episode, Mahdi shares how he went from having no dental experience and several F's on his transcript to getting into a dental hygiene program. His academic setback changed how he approaches school by asking instructors for help, building strong study habits, and taking the first semester seriously because it becomes the foundation for clinical success. His story is a practical reminder that one difficult semester does not have to define your future, and improving your academic habits and taking responsibility for your learning can change everything for the better.🟠Start here: Get dental hygiene school tips, free resources, and access to upcoming student events → https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/newsletter🟠 When you're ready for boards: Become a StudentRDH VIP member → https://www.studentrdh.com/national-dental-hygiene-board-review-nbdhe-studentrdh-vip-club?utm_source=Referral%60&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=DHBasics&utm_content=DVIP3🟠Want extra support + events? Get your free CloudU student membership (monthly events + giveaways) → http://clouddentistry.com/r/vxn1🟠 Struggling in school? https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/pl/2148740487🟠 Socials: @dentalhygienebasics🟠 Scholarships: www.dentalhygienebasics.com/scholarships🟠 See all FREE upcoming student events: www.dentalhygienebasics.com/events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

196: Why Your Prerequisites Matter in Dental Hygiene School

2026-10-1919:57

Your prerequisite courses do more than help you qualify for dental hygiene school—they build the foundation you'll rely on throughout your education and clinical career. There's a common narrative being shared that anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, psychology, communication, and even math are "just boxes to check," but this is far from the truth. Challenge yourself to see how these subjects connect directly to patient care, critical thinking, pharmacology, periodontal disease, instrumentation, and clinical decision-making. This episode offers a practical perspective on why prerequisites matter for the future RDH and how strengthening your study skills early can make dental hygiene school more manageable.🟠Start here: Get dental hygiene school tips, free resources, and access to upcoming student events → https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/newsletter🟠 When you're ready for boards: Become a StudentRDH VIP member → https://www.studentrdh.com/national-dental-hygiene-board-review-nbdhe-studentrdh-vip-club?utm_source=Referral%60&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=DHBasics&utm_content=DVIP3🟠Want extra support + events? Get your free CloudU student membership (monthly events + giveaways) → http://clouddentistry.com/r/vxn1🟠 Struggling in school? https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/pl/2148740487🟠 Socials: @dentalhygienebasics🟠 Scholarships: www.dentalhygienebasics.com/scholarships🟠 See all FREE upcoming student events: www.dentalhygienebasics.com/events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus Episode: Whitney DiFoggio and the Dental Hygiene Month Party: Celebrating Our Profession

2026-10-1618:14

Whitney DiFoggio joins Dana to share her RDH origin story, how she got into content creation in 2015, and now working on her doctorate in health science! Whitney hosts a yearly Dental Hygiene Month Party, a free virtual event celebrating the dental hygiene community through connection, games, giveaways, and the inaugural Future Hygienist Award. Her story highlights how a dental hygiene career can grow in unexpected directions while creating opportunities to educate, connect, and support the next generation of hygienists.🟠Start here: Get dental hygiene school tips, free resources, and access to upcoming student events → https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/newsletter🟠 When you're ready for boards: Become a StudentRDH VIP member → https://www.studentrdh.com/national-dental-hygiene-board-review-nbdhe-studentrdh-vip-club?utm_source=Referral%60&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=DHBasics&utm_content=DVIP3🟠Want extra support + events? Get your free CloudU student membership (monthly events + giveaways) → http://clouddentistry.com/r/vxn1🟠 Struggling in school? https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/pl/2148740487🟠 Socials: @dentalhygienebasics🟠 Scholarships: www.dentalhygienebasics.com/scholarships🟠 See all FREE upcoming student events: www.dentalhygienebasics.com/events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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