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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115: Protect Your Biggest Asset in Dental Hygiene School

115: Protect Your Biggest Asset in Dental Hygiene School

Did you know you can survive weeks without food but only days without sleep? Sleep is such an underrated necessity and it's time you start prioritizing it! You are your most valuable asset, so let thi...

24 Dec 202513min

114: Tips for Managing Time in Clinic in Dental Hygiene School

114: Tips for Managing Time in Clinic in Dental Hygiene School

Ready to learn how to make the most of your time in your dental hygiene school clinic appointments? You're in the right place! The time you have in the clinic in dental hygiene school is precious, and...

17 Dec 202514min

113: Time Management Tips Before and During Dental Hygiene School

113: Time Management Tips Before and During Dental Hygiene School

Time management is a non-negotiable must-have skill in dental hygiene school and once you graduate. From the moment you call your patient back to your operatory to when they are checking out from thei...

10 Dec 202517min

112: A Tale of Two Podcasters- Andrew Johnston's Dental Hygiene Story

112: A Tale of Two Podcasters- Andrew Johnston's Dental Hygiene Story

Andrew Johnston became a dental hygienist in 2009 and has been busy with his career since. A few accomplishments he's had include earning a bachelor's in business management, becoming a co-founder of ...

3 Dec 202524min

111: Combining Dental Hygiene and Myofunctional Therapy with Saray Fung

111: Combining Dental Hygiene and Myofunctional Therapy with Saray Fung

Saray Fung is a practicing dental hygienist who graduated from the fast-track program at NYU, finishing dental hygiene school in just 17 months! Although she experienced anxiety in school, she was abl...

26 Nov 202517min

110: Why is Infection Control SO Important in Dental Hygiene with Deanna Otts-Whitfield

110: Why is Infection Control SO Important in Dental Hygiene with Deanna Otts-Whitfield

My guest, Deanna, has an inspiring dental hygiene story starting from her military experience straight out of high school, earning her bachelor's in dental hygiene while working two jobs, and then eve...

19 Nov 202526min

109: Combining Entrepreneurship and Dental Hygiene with Debi Dencek from CordEze®

109: Combining Entrepreneurship and Dental Hygiene with Debi Dencek from CordEze®

Dental hygienists are increasingly breaking out of traditional roles in the clinical setting and exploring other opportunities. Debi Rubino Dencek is my guest on this episode- she is a dental hygienis...

12 Nov 202538min

108: Mastering Dental Hygiene with Megan McCann

108: Mastering Dental Hygiene with Megan McCann

Megan McCann is on today's episode to share her dental hygiene school experience. From high school, straight into dental hygiene school, she graduated with her bachelor's by the age of 22! Now, she's ...

5 Nov 202535min

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