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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160: Ignore the Haters

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15 Juni 12min

159: The Importance of Your Why in Dental Hygiene School with Richard Robinson RDH

Richard Robinson's RDH journey is a reminder that the path into dental hygiene doesn’t always start with a plan—it can start with exposure and a willingness to pivot. In this episode, Richard shares h...

10 Juni 24min

158: Help! Should I Take a Job in Dental Hygiene School?

Trying to decide if you should work during dental hygiene school isn’t about the job—it’s about whether your current capacity can support it. In this episode, Dana walks through a common question for ...

8 Juni 12min

157: Hacking Dental Hygiene School with Dr. Tonya Jeffries

Dental hygienist, educator, and author Dr. Tonya Jeffries shares her multifaceted journey of establishing a fulfilling career in dental hygiene, including leadership, mentorship, and innovative tools ...

3 Juni 27min

156: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in Dental Hygiene School

Have you heard of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? It's often taught in dental hygiene school in the context of patient care, but in this episode, Dana uses it to demonstrate how you can use it to find ou...

1 Juni 21min

155: Life in Dental Hygiene School with Allison and Julio

Allison Freimuth, a current dental hygiene student, is on this episode with guest host Julio and shares what her path actually looked like when applying—strong grades, limited program options, and a s...

27 Maj 16min

154: To Keep Growing, You Must Keep Going

Imposter syndrome in dental hygiene school—and even early in your dental hygiene career—is often a sign you’re in an active growth season, not falling behind. It means you're challenging yourself to d...

25 Maj 12min

153: Embracing Opportunity as a Dental Hygienist with Whitney Howerton

Dana sits down with Whitney Howerton, RDH, to unpack a career that didn’t follow a straight path. Whitney shares how an initial goal of becoming a dentist shifted into dental hygiene, then evolved int...

20 Maj 38min