173: How Dana Schmidt Found Her Place in Dental Hygiene

Career growth in dental hygiene rarely follows a straight line. In this episode, Dana Schmidt, RDH, shares how a sociology degree, nonprofit work in Ecuador, and a later start in dental hygiene helped shape a fulfilling career where she supports dental hygiene students and educators nationwide with Cloud Dentistry. If you're a dental hygiene student or new grad wondering whether you're behind or unsure of your next step, this conversation offers a practical reminder that meaningful careers are often built one decision at a time.

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172: Dental Hygiene School Loans- Know Before You Go

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170: How are You Getting Ready for Dental Hygiene School?

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20 Jul 26min

169: The Highs and Lows of Dental Hygiene with Tooth Fairy RDH Felicity

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15 Jul 34min

168: Don't Make These Personal Statement Mistakes!

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13 Jul 22min

167: Ergonomics and More in Dental Hygiene School with Stephanie Botts, RDH

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8 Jul 28min

166: Professional Etiquette for the Future RDH

If you’ve ever sent a quick email and immediately moved on, this episode may challenge you—in a useful way. Dana walks through how everyday communication habits, especially over email or messaging, sh...

6 Jul 25min