Do you want the honest truth about dental hygiene—not the sugar-coated version you see on social media? Dana gets into the real downsides of dental hygiene on this episode, including musculoskeletal disorders and chronic pain, burnout, lack of autonomy, difficult workplace dynamics, emotional fatigue, and the tough transition from school expectations to real-world practice. It’s…
Dana welcomes back Britt from Brush with Britt on the podcast to discuss finances for dental hygienists—beyond just the hourly rate. New grads and early-career hygienists often overlook crucial factors when picking a job as a result of putting so much emphasis on their compensation package. Dana and Britt agree that work environment, commute, schedule…
If you’re considering going into dental hygiene, you’ve probably wondered whether dental hygiene is truly the right path for you. This episode meets that question head-on—without fear-mongering or false promises. Dana walks through what it really means to feel “meant” for a profession, reframing doubt, delays, and detours as common parts of the journey rather…
Feeling like you’re barely keeping up in dental hygiene school doesn’t mean you don’t belong—it means you’re in the middle of learning something difficult. Most dental hygiene students who care deeply about doing well experience imposter syndrome at some point, especially when they’re juggling clinic, exams, new skills, and real life all at once. The…
Stacy Weisman’s dental hygiene resume is seriously impressive! She has furthered her education in numerous ways since graduating with her associate’s degree, taking endless courses and achieving several more credentials. Her dental hygiene experience includes public health, corporate and private dentistry, nutritional counseling, salivary testing, public speaking, and now, myofunctional therapy- all while being a…
Kim McCrady got started in the field of dentistry over 30 years ago, working her way up as a recall coordinator, dental assistant, and eventually RDH. She later became co-founder of a provider centric support organization, Signature Dental Partners, and, fast-forward to now, is an author of a children’s oral health book. Her book, Plaque…
Kevin Lopez and Paula Chebat join me on the podcast to help shine some positivity on the field of dental hygiene! They’re both passionate dental hygiene educators and trainers for the Guided Biofilm Therapy system, doing amazing things with their careers. Despite their impressive accomplishments today, both Paula and Kevin faced significant challenges during their…
Megan Koller shares her path to becoming a dental hygienist and the sacrifices she made along the way. We discussed her challenges with mental health in dental hygiene school, a topic I think is so important to highlight for incoming and current students. Despite her struggles, she graduated and worked hard to pay off 40k…
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 this episode be a reminder to prioritize yourself with adequate sleep, hydration, and nutrition while in school. Showing up for…
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 you want to use the time wisely to make yourself a better, more confident clinician. In my experience…