This episode is a deep dive with your host of the Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast, Dana Paladino, on the Toothbytes Podcast with Mia and Nicole! We dive into the timeline of my entire academic and professional timeline and how I ended up with all these different jobs as a dental hygienist. To name a few, I am a public health hygienist, national board tutor, ADEX examiner, and business owner. I hope that sharing my story can shed light on some of the ways dental hygienists can utilize their licenses outside of the operatory! 

Timestamps: 

(00:00) Dana's RDH Origin Story and Journey

(05:45) Educational Background and Career Evolution

(11:23) Experiences in Dental Hygiene School

(17:26) Supporting Students in Dental Hygiene

(23:16) Mindset and Preparation for Board Exams

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🟠 Need Help on Your Journey? Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services and scholarships! Whether you are applying or recently accepted, we got you!

🟠 Support Future Hygienists! A portion of our proceeds funds the Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship, helping aspiring RDHs achieve their goals. Learn more at www.dentalhygienebasics.com/scholarship.

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This episode is all about self-talk and analyzing our inner dialogue to shift our feelings and actions for the better! We underestimate the power of our thoughts and how they can impact our performance. Being able to recognize negative thoughts and understand where they're coming from can help us gain clarity on our emotions and navigate them in a positive direction. No matter where you're at in your RDH journey, I can guarantee you can benefit from this discussion!

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(02:24) Inner Dialogue

(04:54) Recognize Negative Self-Talk

(06:45) Imposter Syndrome 

(10:32) Strategies for Positive Self-Talk

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🟠 Need Help on Your Journey? Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services and scholarships! Whether you are applying or recently accepted, we got you!

🟠 Support Future Hygienists! A portion of our proceeds funds the Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship, helping aspiring RDHs achieve their goals. Learn more at www.dentalhygienebasics.com/scholarship.

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An Chih Do has been a dental hygienist for 10 years and has 19 years of dental experience. Her journey started when she received her degree in film to then working as a dental assistant, and eventually becoming a pediatric dental hygienist. She has built a platform of community with dental hygienists and has tailored content for pediatric care. She is someone who doesn't shy away from being involved in this profession, and I'm very excited to be able to showcase her journey on this episode! 

Timestamps: 

(00:00) An Chih’s RDH Origin Story 

(05:25) Applying to Dental Hygiene School

(12:43) Paying Tuition 

(14:51) Struggles in Dental Hygiene School and After Graduating 

(20:22) Advice for Current Dental Hygiene Students 

(24:04) An Chih’s Best Memories in Dental Hygiene School

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🟠 Need Help on Your Journey? Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services and scholarships! Whether you are applying or recently accepted, we got you!

🟠 Support Future Hygienists! A portion of our proceeds funds the Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship, helping aspiring RDHs achieve their goals. Learn more at www.dentalhygienebasics.com/scholarship.

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Scholarships can help to relieve the financial burden of tuition in school, which is why it is my passion and goal to continue awarding dental hygiene students money with the Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship! In this process, I've reviewed a plethora of applications and picked up on where students are going wrong when applying to scholarships. This episode goes over my tips for students when applying for scholarships and crafting a personal statement that stands out!

Timestamps: 

(00:00) My Background with Scholarships 

(02:35) Showcasing Your Personality on Scholarship Applications 

(05:58) The Disadvantage of Using AI in Applications

(09:47) Keeping Your Personal Statement Relevant 

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🟠 Need Help on Your Journey? Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services and scholarships! Whether you are applying or recently accepted, we got you!

🟠 Support Future Hygienists! A portion of our proceeds funds the Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship, helping aspiring RDHs achieve their goals. Learn more at www.dentalhygienebasics.com/scholarship.

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Amanda Hale, a dental hygienist for 18 years, has developed such a versatile resume and has truly done the most she can with her career! Our conversation in this episode covers her RDH origin story, her journey as a clinical hygienist, and what keeps her busy outside of the operatory. If branching out of clinical hygiene piques your interest, I highly recommend giving this episode a listen. Also, be sure to give Amanda a follow on socials (@thecurvyscaler) and listen to her amazing new podcast "Functional Roots"!

Timestamps: 

(00:00) Amanda’s RDH Origin Story 

(06:14) Staying Busy in the field of Dental Hygiene 

(11:44) Getting into Dental Hygiene School 

(18:29) Paying Tuition 

(23:28) Struggling in the Dental Hygiene Classroom

(30:54) Great Memories in School

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🟠 Need Help on Your Journey? Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services and scholarships! Whether you are applying or recently accepted, we got you!

🟠 Support Future Hygienists! A portion of our proceeds funds the Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship, helping aspiring RDHs achieve their goals. Learn more at www.dentalhygienebasics.com/scholarship.

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It may sound strange, but some things are better left behind when entering dental hygiene school. Your mindset is something that has a substantial impact on everything you do, including your education. Mindset is something you have control over and can use in your favor! This ten-minute episode can change your thinking when it comes to dental hygiene school and make you an overall better learner. 

Timestamps:

(00:00) How to Compete with Yourself 

(03:58) Comparison vs. Admiration 

(07:24) The Power of a Positive Mindset 

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🟠 Need Help on Your Journey? Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services and scholarships! Whether you are applying or recently accepted, we got you!

🟠 Support Future Hygienists! A portion of our proceeds funds the Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship, helping aspiring RDHs achieve their goals. Learn more at www.dentalhygienebasics.com/scholarship.

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Are you preparing to start dental hygiene school soon? If so, this is the perfect episode for you! Marie Richey, a current dental hygiene educator, joins me on this episode to give insider tips and tricks for incoming and current students. Listen to her perspective as a professor to have a clear understanding of what dental hygiene school will look like and be ready to go on your first day!

Timestamps: 

(00:00) Marie’s RDH Origin Story 

(04:03) Working as a Travel Dental Hygienist 

(11:51) Marie’s Tips and Tricks for Dental Hygiene Students 

(21:16) Struggling in Pharmacology 

(30:08) Don’t Stop Learning Dental Hygiene  

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🟠 Need Help on Your Journey? Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services and scholarships! Whether you are applying or recently accepted, we got you!

🟠 Support Future Hygienists! A portion of our proceeds funds the Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship, helping aspiring RDHs achieve their goals. Learn more at www.dentalhygienebasics.com/scholarship.

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Two years ago, Dental Hygiene Basics was founded to provide educational tools to aspiring dental hygienists and help students transition into DH programs. Today, the mission remains the same, with the addition of awarding scholarships to dental hygiene students! I'm proud of the trajectory of DHB thus far and hope to continue supporting Future RDHs. Feedback for DHB is always appreciated, so please never hesitate to reach out with your questions or comments!

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🟠 Need Help on Your Journey? Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services and scholarships! Whether you are applying or recently accepted, we got you!

🟠 Support Future Hygienists! A portion of our proceeds funds the Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship, helping aspiring RDHs achieve their goals. Learn more at www.dentalhygienebasics.com/scholarship.

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Starting dental hygiene school soon? You've come to the right place! Anistinn joins me on this episode to share her RDH journey so far. She's currently in an accelerated dental hygiene program and is on track to graduate in October. She's staying busy building a social media platform, tutoring other dental hygiene students, and studying for boards. If you're starting your dental hygiene journey, you'll love this episode!

Timestamps: 

(00:00) Anistinn’s RDH Origin Story

(09:55) Accelerated Dental Hygiene Program 

(11:15) Finding Patients in Dental Hygiene School

(16:29) Learning New Concepts as a Student 

(26:28) Advice to Dental Hygiene Applicants and Students 

(31:36) Making Friends Within Your Cohort 

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🟠 Need Help on Your Journey? Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services and scholarships! Whether you are applying or recently accepted, we got you!

🟠 Support Future Hygienists! A portion of our proceeds funds the Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship, helping aspiring RDHs achieve their goals. Learn more at www.dentalhygienebasics.com/scholarship.

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Maggie Moodie started her dental hygiene career early, getting into a DH program at the early age of 18! Her career has taken her through various working environments from temping, working in public health, and now being an educator. As an educator of 5 years, she's cultivated ways to help dental hygiene students have better understanding of their curriculum. Game-based learning is something she hopes to implement in dental hygiene programs as an efficient and modernized learning method. She's someone you want to keep up with if you're a Future RDH!

Timestamps: 

(00:00) Maggie’s RDH Origin Story

(06:16) Dental Hygiene Educator and Tutor 

(15:43) The Importance of Shadowing a Dental Hygienist 

(23:32) From Homeschooling to Dental Hygiene School 

(30:17) Maggie’s Best Tip for Dental Hygiene Students 

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🟠 Join the Community: Follow @DentalHygieneBasics on socials for study tips, motivation, and educational content.

🟠 Need Help on Your Journey? Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services and scholarships! Whether you are applying or recently accepted, we got you!

🟠 Support Future Hygienists! A portion of our proceeds funds the Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship, helping aspiring RDHs achieve their goals. Learn more at www.dentalhygienebasics.com/scholarship.

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