Looking for some mentors on your path to becoming a dental hygienist? Fiona and I are perfect for the job! These “second-time” girlies didn’t get into dental hygiene school on their first try yet managed to become educators in the field later down the road. With her passion for dentistry starting at a young age,…
Jevonah, @the.happy.RDH, sheds light on her journey to becoming a registered dental hygienist and, although she had some bumps in the road, she remains positive and strives to spread happiness by integrating healthy mental habits. She is what we call a “second-time” girly and did not get into hygiene school on her first try. Jevonah…
Today’s episode provides incoming dental hygiene students with the best advice on how they can make mental connections while in school. This is a tip to help you learn better and faster. It will also help you to perform stronger on your exams! Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire…
On this bonus episode of the Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast, Dana interviews Areal, a registered dental hygienist living in Canada. Areal’s RDH origin story starts with her dropping out of high school, but ends with her becoming an RDH, of course! Areal shares her story in a way that will inspire any person who may…
Katie Steger shares her amazing story of overcoming mental health struggles like anxiety and depression to now becoming a dental hygienist and educator. She’s had a non-linear path to dental hygiene school and talks about the impact of her undiagnosed ADHD and autism through it all. Katie is now an incredible resource for current dental…
Founder of Dental Hygiene Nation, Caitlyn, joins me for a special bonus episode! She talks about how a career in dental hygiene can have more diversity than you think! She combined her passion for dentistry and graphic design as well as her experience in sales to build her successful business. Caitlyn’s merch has built a…
Are you stuck in a cycle of procrastination? This episode has the best tip on how to curb this habit while in school. Find out how to make the best out of your education with some preparation and engagement here! Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Transcripts are…
Arianna Cazares graduated from dental hygiene school one year ago and joins host Dana on this episode to share her experiences working in the clinical setting. Her passion is to educate patients with low dental health literacy and spread awareness through her social media. This episode sheds light on many topics for aspiring dental hygienists…
As a lifelong learner, Dana has found the BEST ways to retain information. One of her most reliable methods is self-explaining. It is simple yet very efficient when having to learn difficult concepts like histology or embryology. These tips are not only important to do well on your tests, but also to provide better care…
Letitia, also known as Toothfairytish, is a mentor for newly graduated dental hygienists and has her own Podcast, Sunday Scalies! She offers amazing advice for incoming hygiene students and discusses her own personal struggles through school. Both Letitia and host, Dana get vulnerable as they tell their stories of being pre-dental before hygiene school. Tune…