192: Struggling through Preclinic in Dental Hygiene School?

Preclinic is typically the most intimidating class for dental hygiene students in their first semester, but it's also where the habits that shape your clinical career begin. In this episode, Dana talks about practical strategies to approach instrumentation, competencies, and hand skills with realistic expectations, rather than perfectionism. Whether you're struggling in preclinic, preparing for a practical exam, or trying to build confidence with instrumentation, this episode offers practical guidance to help you focus on steady improvement, strong fundamentals, and the clinical habits that will support both your patients and your long-term career as a dental hygienist. Looking for more help with instrumentation? We offer tutoring! Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/243303954248054

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193: Guest Host Michael Suruy with Liliet Quiroga

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191: Consistency Over Perfection in Dental Hygiene School with Brionna Watson, MPA, RDH

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190: Dana's Dental Hygiene Story

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189: Shaping Smiles and Minds with Billie Lunt, RDH

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23 Sep 49min

188: How to Find Dental Hygiene Scholarships

Applying for scholarships in dental hygiene school sounds like a great way for students to make some quick cash, but it's knowing where to get started that holds them back. In this episode, you'll lea...

21 Sep 14min

187: Michael Suruy from the DHY Boys on Chasing Success in Dental Hygiene

Michael Suruy, current dental hygiene student and co-host of the DHY Boys podcast, joins Dana to discuss his unconventional path into dental hygiene. With a background in manufacturing and no prior ex...

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186: Are you a Procrastinator? Or a Perfectionist in Disguise?

Are you truly a procrastinator, or is perfectionism keeping you from moving forward? Dana unpacks why last-minute productivity can feel effective but also cause you more stress and decision fatigue. D...

14 Sep 17min