On this season 2 debut episode, we sit down with rooted purpose RDH Lisa, and talk about her journey to RDH at age 36! She sits down with us to explain the obstacles she faced in DHS and that it is never too late to go back to school. Sometimes we need a little push to get us there. Open wide with Julio is designed to capture RDH stories and uplift the dental community and to inspire future students like myself to achieve their dreams.

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ON THE SEASON ONE FINALE OF OPEN WIDE WITH JULIO! We end it with our sister podcast spit it out with meg, and we sit down to talk about all things dental hygiene. We tackle friendships, heartbreak, scholarships, university route, volunteer work, and so much more. Tune in to episode 25 and the season one finale of open wide with Julio. A huge thank you to meg for being on here and speaking about her journey, and for being so good to us.

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I cannot believe it's already the end for season one. We went through trial and errors, so many amazing guests, and so many company collaborations, I just want to thank every single one of you for the laughs, support, follow, rating, and LOVE you have given open wide and Julio .I truly cannot fathom enough to express my gratitude and love for you and this profession. Season two will be even better and greater than one, and we actually move on to hygiene school applications and soon navigating hygiene school for Julio!

Here's to more love and more seasons to come! I LOVE YOU POOKIE.

Being a dental hygienist was not Blancas first choice, she actually decided to career pivot, on this episode of open wide with Julio I sit down with this beautiful soul to tackle everything from foster care, career pivoting, to now becoming one of the biggest temping queens on social media. Thank you blanca for sharing your journey and being so open and vulnerable with us.

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While you're at it, please give us a review to help spread the word of open wide with Julio podcast. Season one is about to wrap up with the season finale episode, get ready for season two where we get bigger and better, and start hygiene school applications! Stay tuned..

On this episode of open wide with Julio, we sit down with our favorite first generation dental hygienist stellar Steph to talk about all things first generation, to being denied 3 times from dental hygiene school, to immigrants and how hard its been on her mental health lately. This episode is very authentic and raw, and we talk about how sometimes the world around us can affect us individually, and how she still managed to get through.

Thank you Steph for allowing us to capture your story and thoughts on today's topics. We adore and love you so much.

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see you on the next episode, and open wide baby.. cause were diving in!

This special Pride Month episode of Open Wide with Julio features the incredible Al an RDH from Canada who traded the operatory for the Pilates studio and found the courage to fully step into his authentic self.

Al opens up about his coming out journey, navigating cultural expectations, finding acceptance, and discovering the freedom that comes with living honestly. From dentistry to movement, identity to resilience, this conversation is full of laughter, vulnerability, and reminders that it's never too late to choose yourself.

Whether you're celebrating Pride, supporting someone you love, or simply enjoy real conversations that inspire, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 🏳️‍🌈

Disclaimer, this episode is very QUEER.

In this episode I interview the fabulous Dr. Lisa Creaven who is the co founder of made by dentists. This incredible brand who is changing oral health care for the good. We go over the story behind the making of this company, and what it takes to get there. We also break down why you should consider made by dentists toothpaste, and the importance of label reading. She also shares the creative side of this company and what we should expect. Thank you Dr. Lisa for coming on open wide with Julio podcast. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.

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On today's episode we go over the not so talked about mental health crisis during rigorous programs like dental hygiene school. I host the amazing Shelby, RDH and her truth on how she survived this extensive program, while holding on to her mental health. This episode is designed for the dental hygiene student or future dental hygiene students who struggle with similar issues, and how you can overcome such a dark time. In honor of mental health awareness month, we tackle it all today for you. Thank you again to Shelby for being so vulnerable on today's episode and sharing her story. This is why I love what I do, because I want to provide as much help as I can for a profession I absolutely love, and for something that I myself am working towards.

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Hey pookie, welcome back to another episode of open wide with Julio, today's episode we talk about the life of an orthodontic dental hygienist, and how she started her business smile lab apparel. This episode is very informative and interesting, because ortho hygienists are not a thing here in California, which we need to get on that. Thank you for supporting this podcast and I ,and we truly love every single one of you.

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Welcome back to another episode of open wide with Julio, today we sit with the CEO of QUIP, Meredith, to tackle everything you need to know about the company and how she navigates running a successful brand. She gives us some insight into quips famous products and chat about the vision they would like you to understand.. Thank you for supporting this show, and follow for more future episodes.

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In this episode of Open Wide with Julio, we sit down with Kolbi, a restorative dental hygienist who’s redefining what it means to work in clinical dentistry. From placing fillings to balancing patient care with expanded responsibilities, Kolbi shares what it’s really like to step beyond the traditional hygiene role.

We dive into how she manages her day-to-day duties, navigates the mental and physical demands of dentistry, and creates a sustainable work-life balance in a fast-paced clinical environment. Whether you’re a pre-dental hygiene student, a current RDH, or just curious about the future of dentistry, this episode gives you a real, behind-the-scenes look at a career that’s evolving in real time.

Think of it as your inside pass to what hygiene can look like when you level up.