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Dental Hygiene Basics episodes

March 13, 2024 24: Dach Ska and the Realities of Dental Hygiene School
Dach Ska is the host of the My Dental Hygiene School Experience Podcast. He shares his life in dental hygiene school, exposing the positive and negative moments. He is incredibly honest about his experience - including a current hiatus from dental hygiene school. His positive mindset is an important factor in his journey to graduating a registered dental hygienist. Find him on instagram @dachska.dental and definitely go check out his podcast!

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34 min
February 28, 2024 23: Know Before You Go: Hepatitis B
It is never too early to prepare for dental hygiene school or the national board exams! One thing to know before you go: Hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is a viral infection that can affect the liver. It is transmitted via infected bodily fluids. As a dental hygienist, we work closely with patients and their oral health, which means potential exposure to Hepatitis B found in blood and saliva. Also, hepatitis B can survive for at least 7 days in dried blood left on surfaces (such as the dental chair). Did you know that most dental hygiene schools require/recommend a Hepatitis B vaccine? This vaccine protects you from Hep B and protects your patients from possible transmission. Bonus: the Hep B vaccine also protects you from Hepatitis D, as well! Fun fact: there are 5 different types of hepatitis (A,B,C,D,E).

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8 min
February 14, 2024 22: Dana talks GPA and Dental Hygiene School Admissions
What do dental hygiene school admissions committees look for in terms of grades and GPA? Listen to today's episode to find out! Spoiler Alert: earning a C is not the end of the world!

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15 min
February 07, 2024 21: Allison on Ditching Nursing and Thriving in Dental Hygiene
This week's episode features Allison Norris - owner of The Dentele Group. Allison helps dental hygienists who are interested in stepping out of the op and into non-clinical roles. Her #RDHoriginstory starts with enrolling in nursing school and then realizing that was NOT for her! I loved our conversation because Allison is completely honest and talks about how she often skipped class when she was working on her prerequisites. She tried this in dental hygiene school, but she remembers one of her favorite doctors telling her, " You're a bright girl, but If you don't start coming to class, you're gonna get kicked out." Well, she followed that advice and went on the be successful in both dental hygiene school and business.

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21 min
January 24, 2024 20: Dana's Study Tips for Dental Hygiene School
Wanting some tips for studying in dental hygiene school? I've got you covered on this week's episode. I answer your questions on the best study tools for dental hygiene students.

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Learning Style Quiz
Manifestation Planner
Study Timer: Pomofocus.io

AAP help: PerioCalc App and MyPerioHealth.com
Mounting Xrays: Set Up My FMS App
Purchase study items made by students: Etsy.com
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19 min
January 17, 2024 19: Know Before You Go: The Viscerocranium
This week on the podcast, Dana reviews the bones of the viscerocranium. She got a little ahead of herself and forgot to mention one bone in this episode: the vomer! However, it can be found on the Dental Hygiene Basics Instagram page. The Know Before You Go topics are common concepts that are learned in dental hygiene school and are also commonly seen on the board exams! Let's get to learning!

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6 min
January 10, 2024 18: Brush with Britt is here! Britt talks graduating dental hygiene school DEBT FREE!
This week's episode features Britt from the famous @brushwithbritt on Instagram and TikTok. Britt is a dental hygienist in California, and she is a major influencer in the dental hygiene space. She is open and transparent about the pros and cons of dental hygiene, and she even discusses taboo topics such as pay. She is an amazing advocate for our profession, and I am so happy to celebrate her accomplishments on the show. Britt's RDH origin story is absolutely incredible. Not only did she graduate from dental hygiene school DEBT FREE, she also overcame some significant struggles that could have prevented her from achieving so much success. Go follow her on socials and listen to her podcast, Brush with Britt, on Apple or Spotify!

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32 min
January 01, 2024 Bonus Episode: Happy New Year! Dana is Here Answering the Question: What Do You Do?
BONUS! I often find myself being asked....Dana, what do you do now? Well, here is my answer! Learn how I went from full-time dental hygiene educator to the owner of Dental Hygiene Basics (and a public health hygienist!)

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12 min
December 27, 2023 17: Dana Discusses Money and Dental Hygiene School
In this week's episode, Dana responds to a listener's question about how to secure enough money to pay for dental hygiene school. Have you stopped to consider if all of your needs are met? We need certain needs met before we can survive and thrive (which includes food, water, shelter, safety). If finances are a major stressor for you, you will struggle to learn new information and retain that information. So how can you reduce financial stressors before getting into dental hygiene school? Listen to find out!

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My favorite finance podcast: How to Money (they include a lot of information about paying for college!)
Lizard Brain Video
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

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25 min
December 13, 2023 16: Dana and The Why Behind Dental Hygiene Basics
Do you have a dental hygiene binder? If not - start making one today! In this week's episode, I discuss why I started Dental Hygiene Basics and how to make a dental hygiene binder to showcase all of your amazing hopes, dreams, and skills! It is time to write your RDH origin story.

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Listen to episode 2 of the Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast to hear my full story of how I became a registered dental hygienist
Want to watch the motivational graduation speech I mentioned by Denzel Washington? Check it out here!
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14 min

About Dental Hygiene Basics

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Are you dreaming of becoming a dental hygienist? The Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast is your go-to resource for getting in, getting through, and graduating dental hygiene…

school.

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Hosted by Dana Paladino, RDH (educator, mentor, and founder of Dental Hygiene Basics), this is the only podcast dedicated solely to guiding future and current dental hygiene students from start to finish. Whether you're prepping your application, tackling first-semester stress, or studying for the NBDHE/NDHCE, you’ll find clear, practical, and uplifting guidance here.

At Dental Hygiene Basics, we offer a full-circle support system:

🎙️ Podcast

📚 Tutoring

🎓 Scholarships

🧡 Educational Resources

This podcast helps you navigate every stage of your dental hygiene journey — from getting accepted to succeeding in school and building your career. You’ll learn how to stand out in your application, prepare for interviews, and develop the study skills, clinical techniques, and instrumentation confidence needed to thrive in hygiene school. We also cover board exam prep (NBDHE/NDHCE), explore both traditional and alternative career pathways for RDHs, and share real stories from hygienists who’ve been in your shoes. Plus, you’ll hear about scholarships and student resources designed to support you along the way.

We answer the questions students actually have — like how to get into dental hygiene school, what to expect once you’re in, and how to prepare for interviews. We break down the biggest challenges students face, how to improve instrumentation and clinical confidence, and the most effective study strategies. We also explore career options after graduation and how to find scholarships and support as a dental hygiene student.

Our Mission: We’re building a supportive, uplifting community where hygienists help aspiring hygienists succeed. 🧡 Our big goal is to award $100,000 in dental hygiene scholarships by 2035 and open doors for the next generation of RDHs.

If you're committed to becoming a registered dental hygienist, this podcast will walk with you every step of the way.

Subscribe now and start your journey to becoming an RDH! 🎧✨

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This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, dental, legal, or academic advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.

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