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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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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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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Ella shares her personal journey and experiences in the field of dental hygiene, offering valuable insights and guidance for aspiring dental hygienists. From discovering a passion for dental hygiene to navigating the demands of dental hygiene school, Ella provides practical advice and inspiration for those considering a career in this field. Ella started her dental hygiene education at UMKC with NO dental experience! She shares how she was commended for wearing purple (the color of dental hygiene), but she had no idea the significance of it...she just liked the color! Ella is now the proud co-owner of Converge Dental. Her business helps dental practice thrive using outside of the box techniques. You can find her on Instagram @convergedental. You can also reach her by email at [email protected]. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from Ella's expertise and discover the path to a fulfilling career in dental hygiene.

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🔹 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 following Dental Hygiene Basics on Instagram yet? Each week, Dana posts a Know Before You Go To Dental Hygiene School Concept. So far, we have been focusing on the bones of the skull. This is a great anatomy refresher that will prepare you for the treacherous Head and Neck Anatomy of Dental Hygiene School! Listen in for an overview of what we have covered so far....and go follow me on Insta @dentalhygienebasics!

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A listener reached out with concerns about a lack of support system in her life. Dana provides advice on how to build a strong support system to help you on your journey to and through dental hygiene school!

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Support for persons of color: Brown.RDH on Instagram

Other Podcasts: Positively Hygiene and Brush with Britt\

Meditation App: Insight Timer

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This episode of the Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast features Ala'a, a new dental hygiene graduate. Ala'a talks about switching from a career in special education to dental assisting, and then COVID gave her a push to apply to dental hygiene school. She talks about how she had to overcome self-doubts when applying, but that she found herself more prepared when she arrived on campus because of her dental assisting background. Ala's story will be really helpful for someone who attended college in the past, but their prerequisites are not up to date. She discussed how Concorde Career College in San Antonio was a good choice for her because it allowed her to retake her prereqs and her dental hygiene degree in only 17 months. Listen to the podcast for more inspiration and motivation when applying to dental hygiene school!

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This week's episode dives into the "stalker-y" side of dental hygiene admissions committees. Listen up for tips on how to protect yourself from social media scares and creepy google searches by admissions committees. I can't give away the third spooky thing - it's too spooky for words! Listen to hear what admissions committees don't want you to know.

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Dana hosts Sonya Dunbar, also known as The Geriatric Tooth Fairy, on today's episode of the Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast. Sonya shares her incredible story of how she became an RDH. That story includes long-term struggles with dyslexia and failing her first year in dental hygiene school. However, Sonya had a dream, a vision, and a plan...She KNEW she was meant to be a dental hygienist. 32 years later, she is thriving as a dental hygienist, working towards her doctoral degree, and she owns her own business! Sonya is busy caring for the seniors of Florida (and 2 other states!) with her mobile dental hygiene business. Make sure and check her out on instagram @geriatric_toothfairy...then go follow the podcast @dentalhygienebasics!

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This episode features Kimberly Augustus, owner of Bloom RDH, a company that helps dental hygiene graduates transition seamlessly from dental hygiene school into the working world. Kimberly started out with a career in finance before switching paths and heading to dental hygiene school at Middlesex Community College. She now teaches at the same college that she graduated from as an adjunct faculty! Kim had no prior dental experience before applying to dental hygiene school, but she didn't let that stop her. She spent time shadowing to get a feel for the dental hygiene profession before applying. Kim and Dana agree that shadowing before applying (even if it is not required on the application) is the best way to ensure that this career is right for you. Check out Kim on Instagram @BloomRDH or at her website: https://www.bloomrdh.com/.

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🔹 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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