Dental Hygiene Basics

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 such as paying for school, finding patients, preventing dismissal from your program, and so much more! Go give Ariana a follow on Instagram @thergvrdh

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Timestamps:

(00:00) The RGV RDH’s Origin Story

(04:58) Her Journey to Dental Hygiene School

(12:13) Paying for School

(18:50) How to Stand Out Without an Interview

(22:00) Perks of Programs in Rural Cities

(29:11) Struggles of Finding Patients

(36:26) Dropping from Dental Hygiene School

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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 to patients in the clinical setting!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(00:59) Self-Explaining

(03:43) Treat Learning Like a Game

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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 into this episode to hear all about Letitia's journey to become a dental hygienist! Then give her a follow on Instagram @toothfairytish See the full transcript HERE. Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics. Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics. Twitter: @DH_Basics Email:[email protected]

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:20) Letitia’s RDH Origin Story

(21:00) Second-Time Girly

(24:59) Working in Hygiene School

(31:25) Letitia’s Struggle

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In this episode, I talk about my love for dental hygiene while also addressing the challenges in this field. It's so important to focus on the positive aspects of the job and highlight the growth in the dental hygiene profession. I encourage all aspiring dental hygienists to focus on the positives just as much- if not more than the negatives. Some of my favorite things about being a dental hygienist is the satisfaction of removing calculus, interacting with patients, and being able to work with new technology and resources. There are so many opportunities to explore the various specializations and career opportunities available in dental hygiene. You don't want to miss my "pros" of being a dental hygienist!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(00:57) Negativity in Dental Hygiene

(03:47) What I Love About This Profession

(07:58) Using Your Soft and Hard Skills

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Neurobics can be utilized when studying to improve the retention of information faster and longer. It can also help to strengthen hand skills, which is a very important aspect of dental hygiene. Today's episode focuses on how dental hygiene students can utilize these studying methods to succeed in their preclinic course!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Neurobics

(01:55) How to Use Neurobics When Studying

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Dana is a public health hygienist, educator, tutor, entrepreneur, and more. In this episode, she reflects on her journey to becoming a dental hygienist and shares what she would have done differently. She emphasizes the importance of not rushing the process and recommends gaining work experience in the dental field prior to dental hygiene school. She also encourages finding volunteering opportunities that align with your personal interests and values, rather than just focusing on what looks good on an application. Seeking out resources and support, such as tutors and teachers, is another great way to improve your application experience! Make sure to drop any questions for Dana via email or DM! See the full transcript HERE. Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics. Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics. Twitter: @DH_Basics Email:[email protected]

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(02:29) Don’t Rush the Process

(08:31) Find Your Own Passions

(10:36) Seeking Tutoring Services

(12:15) Remember Your “Why”

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Ash, also known as the Redhead RDH, is an amazing mentor for hygiene students and registered hygienists. This episode focuses on her path to becoming a hygienist and the struggles she overcame during hygiene school. She reveals how she got into hygiene school with a secret weapon despite having C's on her transcript and got through the program with three kids. You don't want to miss Ash's nuggets of advice on this episode! See the full transcript HERE. Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics. Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics. Twitter: @DH_Basics. Email:[email protected]

Timestamps:

(00:00) Ash’s RDH Origin Story

(04:43) Juggling Three Kids in Hygiene School

(16:01) Ash’s Secret Weapon for Acceptance

(19:40) Moving States for School

(27:03) Advice for Applying to Hygiene School

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Do you find yourself losing motivation and confidence through dental hygiene school? I'm here to remind you that this is a marathon, not a sprint! Just like some of the best athletes, dental hygienists require so much practice before become skilled. No one becomes a great hygienist overnight so just remember to go easy on yourself and celebreate the small wins. This episode covers more tips on how you can improve your clinical skills and be successful through hygiene school! 🦷✨ See the full transcript HERE. Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics. Twitter: @DH_Basics. Email:[email protected]

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:28) Normalizing Struggling in Hygiene School

(03:00) Starting from the Bottom

(06:20) Practicing and Perfecting Your Clinical Skills

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Did you know students are responsible for scheduling their own patients in dental hygiene school? This can sound terrifying for some people, especially because some schools will give you a zero if you don't have a patient in your chair! This episode is all about ways you can prevent this from happening. Listen here for all my best tips on finding patients. 🎉 Calendly is an online scheduling tool that can be a great resource for students! Find the link HERE. ✏️🗓️ See the full transcript HERE. Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics. Twitter: @DH_Basics. Email:[email protected]

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(00:47) Resources for Finding Patients

(05:38) Business Cards and Flyers

(06:57) Precautions to Take

(09:00) Organizing your Patient Calendar

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Our special guest, Dannia, shares her inspiring journey into dental hygiene school. From her early interest in dental hygiene sparked by her father's dental issues to her proactive approach in aligning high school courses with her goals through dual enrollment and AP classes, Dannia's story is one you don't want to miss! We discuss networking, the costs of hygiene school, and the continuous improvements you can make to be successful in school. Dannia's personal adversities and her determination to secure shadowing opportunities showcase her resilience. She also shares her passion for art and how she used that to make her a better applicant. Tune in to discover the diverse opportunities available in the field beyond clinical work, as Dannia shares her experiences in non-clinical roles and leadership positions in dental hygiene associations. See the full transcript HERE. Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics Twitter: @DH_Basics Email:[email protected]

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(02:18) Dannia’s RDH Origin Story

(08:53) Taking College Classes in High School

(14:06) Finding Shadowing Opportunities

(24:39) Costs for Hygiene School

(30:07) Dannia’s Application to Hygiene School

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