Dental Hygiene Basics

Are you dreaming of becoming a dental hygienist? The Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast is your go-to resource for getting in, getting through, and graduating dental hygiene school.



Never miss an episode, study tips, or upcoming events! Sign up for our newsletter: www.dentalhygienebasics.com/newsletter



Hosted by Dana Paladino, RDH (educator, mentor, and founder of Dental Hygiene Basics), this is the only podcast dedicated solely to guiding future and current dental hygiene students from start to finish. Whether you're prepping your application, tackling first-semester stress, or studying for the NBDHE/NDHCE, you’ll find clear, practical, and uplifting guidance here.



At Dental Hygiene Basics, we offer a full-circle support system:

🎙️ Podcast

📚 Tutoring

🎓 Scholarships

🧡 Educational Resources



This podcast helps you navigate every stage of your dental hygiene journey — from getting accepted to succeeding in school and building your career. You’ll learn how to stand out in your application, prepare for interviews, and develop the study skills, clinical techniques, and instrumentation confidence needed to thrive in hygiene school. We also cover board exam prep (NBDHE/NDHCE), explore both traditional and alternative career pathways for RDHs, and share real stories from hygienists who’ve been in your shoes. Plus, you’ll hear about scholarships and student resources designed to support you along the way.



We answer the questions students actually have — like how to get into dental hygiene school, what to expect once you’re in, and how to prepare for interviews. We break down the biggest challenges students face, how to improve instrumentation and clinical confidence, and the most effective study strategies. We also explore career options after graduation and how to find scholarships and support as a dental hygiene student.



Our Mission: We’re building a supportive, uplifting community where hygienists help aspiring hygienists succeed. 🧡 Our big goal is to award $100,000 in dental hygiene scholarships by 2035 and open doors for the next generation of RDHs.



If you're committed to becoming a registered dental hygienist, this podcast will walk with you every step of the way.

Subscribe now and start your journey to becoming an RDH! 🎧✨




See All of Our Services: https://dentalhygienebasics.com/



Connect With Us on Socials: @dentalhygienebasics



#dentalhygieneschool #dentalhygiene #futurerdh #studentrdh #dentalhygienebasics


This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, dental, legal, or academic advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jaksot(152)

147: Surviving Dental Hygiene School with Chardae Hoskins

147: Surviving Dental Hygiene School with Chardae Hoskins

Chardae Hoskins, current senior dental hygiene student, talks with guest host Julio about her journey into a competitive dental hygiene program with an average GPA, multiple application cycles, and no...

29 Huhti 20min

146: The Cornell Method of Studying

146: The Cornell Method of Studying

Learn how to use the Cornell note-taking method for your dental hygiene courses to turn long lectures into an active recall system you can actually study from. Instead of rereading or highlighting, yo...

27 Huhti 9min

145: All About ADEX with Shayna Overfelt

145: All About ADEX with Shayna Overfelt

Shayna Overfelt joins Dana to break down the ADEX dental hygiene exam, including the written portion and clinical manikin components, and what exam day truly looks like so you can replace uncertainty ...

22 Huhti 24min

144: Stop Wasting Time Reading Your Dental Hygiene Notes!

144: Stop Wasting Time Reading Your Dental Hygiene Notes!

Do your dental hygiene notes feel like they’re never getting shorter? It’s not a sign you’re behind—it’s a sign you’re still learning how to study effectively in dental hygiene school. This episode, D...

20 Huhti 12min

143: All Things Dental Hygiene Education with Danni Linton

143: All Things Dental Hygiene Education with Danni Linton

It’s easy to feel behind in dental hygiene school- the pace is fast and the expectations are high. But that pressure often has more to do with mindset than proficiency. In this episode, Danni Linton s...

15 Huhti 34min

142: Dana's Tips for the Clinical Manikin Exam

142: Dana's Tips for the Clinical Manikin Exam

Preparing for the dental hygiene clinical manikin exam comes with a lot of pressure, but the goal of the exam is simpler than you may think. The objective is to demonstrate that you are minimally comp...

13 Huhti 13min

141: How Lisa Curbow Built a Career in Special Needs Dentistry

141: How Lisa Curbow Built a Career in Special Needs Dentistry

Lisa Curbow, RDH, shares her dental hygiene journey from grocery store work to dental assisting— and how it led her to a long-term career in dental hygiene, including a specialized role in special nee...

8 Huhti 25min

140: Help! I Failed My National Board Exam!

140: Help! I Failed My National Board Exam!

In this episode, Dana walks through what to do after an unsuccessful board exam attempt, starting with the first 48 hours—when processing the disappointment matters just as much as planning your next ...

6 Huhti 14min

Suosittua kategoriassa Liike-elämä ja talous

sijotuskasti
mimmit-sijoittaa
rss-rahapodi
psykopodiaa-podcast
hyva-paha-johtaminen
rss-rahamania
rss-oivalluksia-rahasta-elamasta
rss-lahtijat
inderespodi
rahapuhetta
rss-startup-ministerio
rss-bisnesta-bebeja
rss-paasipodi
rss-inderes
ostan-asuntoja-podcast
leadcast
oppimisen-psykologia
rss-kaikki-somesta
rss-karon-grilli
rss-sisalto-kuntoon