Dental Hygiene Basics

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 was still able to make some really great memories that I'm grateful for to this day. Don't be afraid to get involved in student organizations and get out of your comfort zone! Those two years will be over before you know it. Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Transcripts are available on Apple or by request. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics Twitter: @DH_Basics Email:DHBasics@protonmail.com Timestamps: (00:00) My Podcast Hack(02:04) Dental Hygiene School Can Be Fun(06:05) Community Rotations(09:01) Student Organizations (13:39) Making Great Friendships Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, Christine Phillips, and I have a passion for being a mentor to aspiring and registered dental hygienists. Christine is a hygiene coach and the founder of RDH Pro Connect. She applies her years of experience to empower and build better hygienists. You can find more info on her website HERE.Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Transcripts are available on Apple or by request.Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics Twitter: @DH_Basics Email:DHBasics@protonmail.comTimestamps: (00:00) Christine’s Passion for Dentistry(05:45) RDH ProConnect and Resources for All Hygienists(09:17) Why Mentors Are Important(21:26) Investing Yourself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 episode, I interviewed Katie and Marvelyn, who founded their company Perio Precise. They're doing amazing work in Las Vegas, Nevada by helping hygienists incorporate the use of endoscopes in their practice, using endoscopes to treat patients, and educating the masses on endoscopes. Their stories are amazing and I hope you find them as motivating as I did! One of the best take-home messages in this episode is, "Don’t let a setback deter or define you." It's so important to remember that, in order to be successful, you have to be comfortable with failure!Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Transcripts are available on Apple or by request. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics Twitter: @DH_Basics Email:DHBasics@protonmail.comTimestamps:(00:00) Marvelyn RDH Origin Story(02:44) Katie’s RDH Origin Story(05:59) Their Business: Perio Precise(12:35) Entrance Exams for Hygiene School(23:11) Paying for Tuition and Instruments(29:25) Finding Patients and Managing Course Load(35:31) Fav Memories from School Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 managed to become educators in the field later down the road. With her passion for dentistry starting at a young age, Fiona was surprised to face some rejections on her path to becoming a dental health professional but shares that it led her to where she is today. She lives an exciting life as a hygienist - you will have to listen to hear it all!Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Transcripts are available on Apple or by request.Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics Twitter: @DH_Basics Email:DHBasics@protonmail.comTimestamps:(00:00) Fiona’s Background in Dentistry(02:53) Dental Assisting Experience(05:19) Normalize Getting Rejected(07:34) Opportunities Outside of Clinical Hygiene(16:42) Mentoring New Grad Hygienists(22:03) Her Advice to Incoming Students(32:04) Knowing Your Learning Style Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 integrating healthy mental habits. She is what we call a "second-time" girly and did not get into hygiene school on her first try. Jevonah shares her tips on improving her application to get in on her second try as well as her personal struggles through hygiene school in hopes of helping future students! Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Transcripts are available on Apple or by request. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics Twitter: @DH_Basics Email:DHBasics@protonmail.com Timestamps:(00:00) Jevonah’s RDH Origin Story (03:03) How She Boosted her GPA(10:06) Why Students Drop from Hygiene School (13:46) Getting Her Bachelor in One Year (19:02) Lottery-System Applications (22:39) Personal Struggles for Jevonah (28:59) Her Fav Dental Hygiene School Memories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 help you to perform stronger on your exams!Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Transcript is available on Apple or by request.Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics Twitter: @DH_BasicsTimestamps:(00:00) Mental Connections(00:53) Pattern Recognition(03:11) Memorization Techniques Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, but ends with her becoming an RDH, of course! Areal shares her story in a way that will inspire any person who may be holding onto limiting beliefs about their future career. Plus, there is a valuable lesson to be learned about getting your vaccination records together sooner rather than later!Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics. Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics. Twitter: @DH_Basics Email:DHBasics@protonmail.comTranscript available upon request Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 school and talks about the impact of her undiagnosed ADHD and autism through it all. Katie is now an incredible resource for current dental hygiene students and shares her perspective on patient care for those with autism through her social media. Tune in to hear how she went from C’s and D’s in high school to becoming the valedictorian of her hygiene class! See the full transcript HERE. Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics. Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics. Twitter: @DH_Basics Email:DHBasics@protonmail.com Timestamps:(00:00) Intro (01:51) Katie’s Not-So-Linear Path(05:04) Her Undiagnosed ADHD and Autism (11:27) Application and Interview Process(13:56) Managing Mental Health Through School (17:30) Katie’s Stressors in Hygiene School (22:17) Advice to Students as an Educator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 dentistry and graphic design as well as her experience in sales to build her successful business. Caitlyn's merch has built a community of hygienists who are proud to represent this profession and I could not be more excited to see our field continue to evolve. I hope this episode ignites a passion for your future career because it truly can open so many doors for you!! Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Transcript is available on Apple or by request. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics Twitter: @DH_Basics Timestamps:(00:00) Caitlyn’s RDH Origin Story and the Birth of Dental Hygiene Nation (07:45) Transition from Clinical Hygiene to Sales(14:34) Full-Time vs Part-Time Hygiene (20:10) Dental Hygiene as a Nation(24:00) High School Straight into Hygiene School(28:29) Paying for Hygiene School(30:12) Caitlyn’s Challenges(34:05) Words of Wisdom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 engagement here!Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Transcripts are available on Apple or by request.Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics Twitter: @DH_Basics Email:DHBasics@protonmail.comTimestamps:(00:00) Pros and Cons of Procrastinating(02:05) My Number One Tip(05:42) Preparation Powers Performance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 low dental health literacy and spread awareness through her social media. This episode sheds light on many topics for aspiring dental hygienists such as paying for school, finding patients, preventing dismissal from your program, and so much more! Go give Ariana a follow on Instagram @thergvrdhWant a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Transcripts are available on Apple or by request.Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics Twitter: @DH_Basics Email:DHBasics@protonmail.comTimestamps:(00:00) The RGV RDH’s Origin Story(04:58) Her Journey to Dental Hygiene School(12:13) Paying for School(18:50) How to Stand Out Without an Interview(22:00) Perks of Programs in Rural Cities(29:11) Struggles of Finding Patients(36:26) Dropping from Dental Hygiene School Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 like histology or embryology. These tips are not only important to do well on your tests, but also to provide better care to patients in the clinical setting! Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Transcript is available on Apple or by request. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics Twitter: @DH_Basics Timestamps:(00:00) Intro (00:59) Self-Explaining(03:43) Treat Learning Like a Game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Letitia, also known as Toothfairytish, is a mentor for newly graduated dental hygienists and has her own Podcast, Sunday Scalies! She offers amazing advice for incoming hygiene students and discusses her own personal struggles through school. Both Letitia and host, Dana get vulnerable as they tell their stories of being pre-dental before hygiene school. Tune into this episode to hear all about Letitia's journey to become a dental hygienist! Then give her a follow on Instagram @toothfairytish See the full transcript HERE. Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics. Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics. Twitter: @DH_Basics Email:DHBasics@protonmail.comSCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION: bold.org/scholarships/dental-hygiene-basics-scholarship/Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:20) Letitia’s RDH Origin Story(21:00) Second-Time Girly(24:59) Working in Hygiene School(31:25) Letitia’s Struggle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk about my love for dental hygiene while also addressing the challenges in this field. It's so important to focus on the positive aspects of the job and highlight the growth in the dental hygiene profession. I encourage all aspiring dental hygienists to focus on the positives just as much- if not more than the negatives. Some of my favorite things about being a dental hygienist is the satisfaction of removing calculus, interacting with patients, and being able to work with new technology and resources. There are so many opportunities to explore the various specializations and career opportunities available in dental hygiene. You don't want to miss my "pros" of being a dental hygienist! See the full transcript HERE. Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics. Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics. Twitter: @DH_Basics. Email:DHBasics@protonmail.comSCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION: bold.org/scholarships/dental-hygiene-basics-scholarship/Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(00:57) Negativity in Dental Hygiene(03:47) What I Love About This Profession(07:58) Using Your Soft and Hard Skills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neurobics can be utilized when studying to improve the retention of information faster and longer. It can also help to strengthen hand skills, which is a very important aspect of dental hygiene. Today's episode focuses on how dental hygiene students can utilize these studying methods to succeed in their preclinic course! Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Transcript is available on Apple or by request. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics Twitter: @DH_Basics Email:DHBasics@protonmail.com Timestamps:(00:00) Neurobics (01:55) How to Use Neurobics When Studying Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.