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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137: Special Guest Host Julio interviews Cailin Hawn

137: Special Guest Host Julio interviews Cailin Hawn

Not every dental hygienist started their journey with a perfect GPA or a clear path. Guest host Julio talks with current dental hygiene student Cailin Hawn about navigating dental hygiene school prere...

25 Mars 25min

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?

Dental hygiene school can make it feel like you need to memorize everything—but not every topic carries the same weight. In this episode, Dana breaks down how to recognize high-yield dental hygiene to...

23 Mars 13min

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 Mars 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...

16 Mars 11min

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...

11 Mars 38min

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 Mars 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 Mars 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 Mars 19min

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