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.



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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! 🎧✨




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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.

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99: Part 2 - Dental Hygienists and Graduate Students Marcus and Lily

99: Part 2 - Dental Hygienists and Graduate Students Marcus and Lily

Part 2 of my episode with Lily and Marcus is here! We talk in depth about their dental hygiene school experiences and navigating parenthood, as well as employment during their programs. Both originall...

10 Syys 202521min

98: Part 1 - Dental Hygienists and Graduate Students Marcus and Lily

98: Part 1 - Dental Hygienists and Graduate Students Marcus and Lily

Lily and Marcus are pursuing master's degrees in dental hygiene, and both join me to share their unique journeys as RDHs. Lily has been a hygienist for over two decades and, outside of studying, works...

3 Syys 202526min

97: The Face Behind Dental Hygiene Basics: Dana, MS, RDH

97: The Face Behind Dental Hygiene Basics: Dana, MS, RDH

This episode is a deep dive with your host of the Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast, Dana Paladino, on the Toothbytes Podcast with Mia and Nicole! We dive into the timeline of my entire academic and profe...

27 Elo 202528min

Positive Self-Talk in Dental Hygiene School

Positive Self-Talk in Dental Hygiene School

This episode is all about self-talk and analyzing our inner dialogue to shift our feelings and actions for the better! We underestimate the power of our thoughts and how they can impact our performanc...

20 Elo 202515min

The Journey of Pediatric Dental Hygienist An Chih Do

The Journey of Pediatric Dental Hygienist An Chih Do

An Chih Do has been a dental hygienist for 10 years and has 19 years of dental experience. Her journey started when she received her degree in film to then working as a dental assistant, and eventuall...

13 Elo 202527min

AI is Ruining Your Personal Statements

AI is Ruining Your Personal Statements

Scholarships can help to relieve the financial burden of tuition in school, which is why it is my passion and goal to continue awarding dental hygiene students money with the Dental Hygiene Basics Sch...

6 Elo 202513min

Amanda's Versatile Resume as a Dental Hygienist

Amanda's Versatile Resume as a Dental Hygienist

Amanda Hale, a dental hygienist for 18 years, has developed such a versatile resume and has truly done the most she can with her career! Our conversation in this episode covers her RDH origin story, h...

30 Heinä 202534min

Things to Leave Behind in Dental Hygiene School

Things to Leave Behind in Dental Hygiene School

It may sound strange, but some things are better left behind when entering dental hygiene school. Your mindset is something that has a substantial impact on everything you do, including your education...

23 Heinä 20259min

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