123: KBYG: The Downsides to Dental Hygiene

123: KBYG: The Downsides to Dental Hygiene

Do you want the honest truth about dental hygiene—not the sugar-coated version you see on social media? Dana gets into the real downsides of dental hygiene on this episode, including musculoskeletal disorders and chronic pain, burnout, lack of autonomy, difficult workplace dynamics, emotional fatigue, and the tough transition from school expectations to real-world practice. It's important to recognize none of these challenges automatically mean dental hygiene isn’t right for you—but they do mean you have to be intentional. You can set yourself up to have a great career early on by prioritizing ergonomics, strength, and self-check-ins. If something feels off, don’t ignore it. Identify the issue you can change and make a small shift. Having an honest conversation about the downsides of dental hygiene is crucial if you’re deciding whether this career truly fits you.

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136: Are You Studying High-Yield Topics in Dental Hygiene School...Or Are You Wasting Time?

136: Are You Studying High-Yield Topics in Dental Hygiene School...Or Are You Wasting Time?

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135: Claire Jeong, Founder of Student RDH, Explains Why Traditional Study Methods Fail

135: Claire Jeong, Founder of Student RDH, Explains Why Traditional Study Methods Fail

Dental hygiene students assume the key to passing boards is as simple as hitting the textbooks—but that approach often falls short. In this episode, Claire Jeong, founder of Student RDH- a National Bo...

18 Mar 33min

134: Dental Hygiene Boards Prep Without Burnout

134: Dental Hygiene Boards Prep Without Burnout

Preparing for the dental hygiene national boards can feel overwhelming, especially when you're wondering if you’re even studying the right things. In this episode, Dana walks through a clearer, more e...

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133: How Aliyah Overcame the Unexpected in Dental Hygiene School

133: How Aliyah Overcame the Unexpected in Dental Hygiene School

Dana sits down with former dental hygiene student Aliyah to unpack what it really looks like to navigate the unexpected in dental hygiene school. From an unplanned career change, setback in her accept...

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132: Study Strategies That Work in Dental Hygiene School When Time Is Tight

132: Study Strategies That Work in Dental Hygiene School When Time Is Tight

When time is limited—and it usually is in dental hygiene school—studying more isn’t the answer. Studying with intention is. In this episode, Dana talks about evidence-based study strategies designed f...

9 Mar 10min

131: Part 2: Future RDH and Current Expanded-Functions Dental Assistant, Julio Cesar

131: Part 2: Future RDH and Current Expanded-Functions Dental Assistant, Julio Cesar

Julio Cesar is back for part 2, sharing how his journey of getting into dental hygiene school is going so far. He is being deliberate in his application process by pacing hsi science courses, choosing...

4 Mar 21min

130: How Do I Survive Dental Hygiene School Midterms?

130: How Do I Survive Dental Hygiene School Midterms?

Midterms tend to trigger panic-studying and self-doubt. This episode walks through how to prioritize content, manage time realistically, and avoid the common mistakes that make midterms harder than th...

2 Mar 19min

129: Part 1: Future RDH and Current Expanded-Functions Dental Assistant, Julio Cesar

129: Part 1: Future RDH and Current Expanded-Functions Dental Assistant, Julio Cesar

Julio Cesar, future RDH and current expanded-function dental assistant, is sharing his path to dental hygiene school after thirteen years of experience in dentistry as an assistant! He's always had a ...

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