183: Lessons from a New Grad Dental Hygienist with Emma Yegan

Recent dental hygiene graduate Emma Yegan navigated multiple application cycles to DH school before being accepted on the third try, despite earning her bachelor's in biology and having experience as a dental assistant. She shared all her best tips on improving your dental hygiene school application, overcoming challenges in clinic, and performing well didactically. Emma also shed light on paying for the many costs associated with dental hygiene school. Whether you're still applying, currently in the midst of a demanding semester, or preparing for boards, this conversation serves as a reminder that progress often comes through persistence, reflection, and a willingness to adjust your approach when needed.

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181: How Dental Microscopes Are Changing Patient Education with Kristen King, RDH

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180: How I Explain Periodontal Disease to My Patients

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24 Elo 21min

179: Building a Meaningful DH Career with Amber Lovatos, LatinaRDH

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19 Elo 30min

178: What is Dentinal Hypersensitivity & How Can We Help Our Patients Manage it?

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177: Lessons from an RDH New Grad: Nancy Her’s Story

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12 Elo 29min

176: A Little Histology Breakdown for the Future RDH

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10 Elo 14min