Mahdi Mohseni @idham_mohseni is a current dental hygiene student whose journey to getting into dental hygiene school did not follow the traditional path. In this episode, Mahdi shares how he went from having no dental experience and several F’s on his transcript to getting into a dental hygiene program. His academic setback changed how he…
Your prerequisite courses do more than help you qualify for dental hygiene school—they build the foundation you’ll rely on throughout your education and clinical career. There’s a common narrative being shared that anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, psychology, communication, and even math are “just boxes to check,” but this is far from the truth. Challenge…
Whitney DiFoggio joins Dana to share her RDH origin story, how she got into content creation in 2015, and now working on her doctorate in health science! Whitney hosts a yearly Dental Hygiene Month Party, a free virtual event celebrating the dental hygiene community through connection, games, giveaways, and the inaugural Future Hygienist Award. Her…
Dannia’s @danniardh episode was so good, we had to share it again for those who missed this amazing conversation! She talked about her inspiring journey getting into dental hygiene school at the age of 19 as a first-gen college student. Dannia’s story is one you don’t want to miss! We discussed networking, the costs of…
Dental hygienists are responsible for scanning each patient for abnormal lesions in the mouth- known as an intraoral exam. To an untrained eye, oral lesions can look very similar, but the way to manage each is very different. In this episode, Dana explains how to distinguish herpetic lesions, aphthous ulcers, and traumatic ulcers by focusing…
Current dental hygiene student and special guest host Michael Suruy from @DHY_Boys sits down with Liliet Quiroga @sparklingsmileslge, RDH, for a conversation about the realities of dental hygiene school and the transition into clinical practice. Liliet’s inspiring story of moving to the States at 20 years old without speaking English shows that dental hygiene is…
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…
Dana sits down with dental hygiene program director Brionna Watson @brionnawatson_, MPA, RDH, Director of the Dental Hygiene Program at the Community College of Baltimore County, to discuss what it really takes to thrive in dental hygiene school, from trusting the learning process and developing resilient study habits to understanding why true competence comes from…
Dana’s path into dental hygiene is more winding than most, with several rejections, moments of self-reflection, and unexpected turns. In this episode, Dana shares her personal journey—from college rejections, career uncertainty, and questioning whether she was pursuing the right profession, to ultimately finding her place in dental hygiene and education. Tune in for practical advice…
Bringing back one of our fav episodes with guest Billie Lunt in case you missed it! Dental hygiene educator and podcast host Billie shares what admissions committees are really looking for, along with practical advice for navigating the transition into dental hygiene school. Billie also shares her #RDHoriginstory and the experience that inspired her career…