Dental Hygiene Student Podcast with The Happy Flosser RDH

By Billie Lunt RDH MSDHEducation

Dental Hygiene Student Podcast with The Happy Flosser RDH episodes

August 23, 2024 #171: Calculus Detection Made Easier
Calculus Detection can be a super challenging skill to develop. It is much like any other detailed skill - it takes practice, persistence, and a commitment to the process. Listen to your professors when they say "roll around the line angle and lighten up your grasp." I know it can feel daunting, but these things actually work. In addition to those fundamentals, there are some othter tricks that may be helpful for you to know as you embark on your next clinical rotation.
Additional resources:
Study Sheets: ⁠https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/ ⁠
Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene School
⁠⁠https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school⁠

13 min
August 16, 2024 #170: Cranial Nerves 2.0 A Simple Review
I have covered the cranial nerves in episode #50 and #51. In this episode, I cover all of the basics of the cranial nerves as well as easy ways to remember them. It can be hard to remember the names of each of the cranial nerves and also understand if they are sensory, motor, or both.
I hope that the simplicity of this episode helps you ace your exams and remember each of the cranial nerves with relative ease. Happy studying!
12 min
August 09, 2024 #169: "Helpisode": Are you ready to be a FIRE RDH? Financial Independent Retire Early Dental Hygienist with Dana Paladino
I am as passionate about finances as I am about dental hygiene. There is nothing more rewarding for me than to see students set themselves up with an amazing future in dental hygiene.
I am all about student success, and when I read Dana's article on FIRE, I knew we needed to get together and share this perspective.
her article is here
In this episode, I ask Dana to share her best advice on how a student can set themselves up with a plan while in dental hygiene school to put themselves on the right track for success!
It is not easy..........if it were, everyone would do it. BUT you are doing dental hygiene school - and that is equally challenging. You can do this! Your future depends on it.

Additional resources:
Study Sheets: ⁠https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/ ⁠
Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene School
⁠⁠https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school⁠
Other Podcasts: ⁠blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/⁠
Take a look at a recent product I have tried and recommend. ⁠bit.ly/thehappyflosser ⁠promo code: HAPPYFLOSSER
Send Messages to: ⁠https://anchor.fm/billie43/message.⁠
Email Me: ⁠[email protected]⁠

46 min
July 26, 2024 #168: RDH Evolution - My Experience and Journey
I have had RDH Evolution on my bucket list ever since the very first conference four years ago. When I read the brochure, I was compelled to attend. I have always found that the most growth happens in my life when I step outside of my comfort zone and really stretch myself. This conference did not disappoint. Listen in as I share my journey and experience at the conference. I hope you put this conference on your bucket list. It is important to find your tribe and get out there!
Additional resources:
Study Sheets: ⁠https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/ ⁠
Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene School
⁠⁠https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school⁠
Other Podcasts: ⁠blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/⁠
Take a look at a recent product I have tried and recommend. ⁠bit.ly/thehappyflosser ⁠promo code: HAPPYFLOSSER
Send Messages to: ⁠https://anchor.fm/billie43/message.⁠
Email Me: ⁠[email protected]

17 min
July 19, 2024 #167: How We Breathe Matters
I read the book Breath by James Nestor and couldn’t help but share the insight from what I discovered in it. I would highly recommend reading it to discover how you breathe yourself. More importantly, how you can help understand how your patients breathe. Reading this book will change how you think about breathing - if you have ever thought about it before, you are ahead of me. This book really changed my perspective on breathing and the impact it can have on our wellbeing. Additional resources:
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene School
⁠https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
Other Podcasts: blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/
Take a look at a recent product I have tried and recommend. bit.ly/thehappyflosser promo code: HAPPYFLOSSER
Send Messages to: https://anchor.fm/billie43/message.
Email Me: [email protected].
14 min
July 12, 2024 #166: My #1 Stress Management Technique
One of the most common emotions you will feel while you are in school is stress! We all have our own ways of dealing with the stress that comes our way. It is importantly to recognize that stress is temporary and manageable.Additional resources:
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene School
⁠https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
Other Podcasts: blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/
Take a look at a recent product I have tried and recommend. bit.ly/thehappyflosser promo code: HAPPYFLOSSER
Send Messages to: https://anchor.fm/billie43/message.
Email Me: [email protected]
13 min
July 05, 2024 #165: ADHA: What’s It All About?
When you are accepted into a dental hygiene program, you become a member of SADHA. SADHA is the Student organization of the American Dental Hygienists Association. It is important to become and remain an active member of your professional organization. Networking, advocacy, and support are three main reasons to belong to the ADHA. In this episode, I will review the framework, structure, and goals of the ADHA as an organization as you transition from student to dental professional.
Additional resources:
Study Sheets: ⁠https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/ ⁠
Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene School
⁠⁠https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school⁠
Other Podcasts: ⁠blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/⁠
Take a look at a recent product I have tried and recommend. ⁠bit.ly/thehappyflosser ⁠promo code: HAPPYFLOSSER
Send Messages to: ⁠https://anchor.fm/billie43/message.⁠
Email Me: ⁠[email protected]⁠
14 min
June 28, 2024 #164: Scope of Knowledge versus Scope of Practice
What do we do with all the information we are evaluated on? How can we impact the oral health status of the population? Expansion and growth are the essential elements needed to ensure broader access to care. The dental hygienist is equipped with the depth of knowledge required to treat patients safely and effectively in and out of an office.
Additional resources:
Study Sheets: ⁠https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/ ⁠
Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene School
⁠⁠https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school⁠
Other Podcasts: ⁠blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/⁠
Take a look at a recent product I have tried and recommend. ⁠bit.ly/thehappyflosser ⁠promo code: HAPPYFLOSSER
Send Messages to: ⁠https://anchor.fm/billie43/message.⁠
Email Me: ⁠[email protected]⁠
15 min
June 19, 2024 #127: Pharmacology: Benzo’s, Barbiturates, and Banter with Rachel Leo Flagg
In dental hygiene school, you have to take pharmacology. Drugs are an important component of the medical history and are used to support patients with a variety of conditions. It is important for the dental hygiene student to understand drug pharmacological effects, adverse reactions, side effects, and dental considerations. As providers, we should have an understanding of drug uses and precautions. In this episode, I speak with Rachel Leo Flagg, a professor who has been teaching pharmacology for over a decade to dental hygiene students about barbiturates and benzodiazepines similarities and differences. Rachel helps create an understanding of how to remember important information and the role of the dental hygienist when working with patients who are prescribed these drugs.
As I say.... "Those who know will grow."
Additional resources:
Study Sheets: ⁠⁠https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/ ⁠⁠
Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene School
⁠⁠⁠https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school⁠⁠
Other Podcasts: ⁠⁠blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/⁠⁠

Take a look at a recent product I have tried and recommend. ⁠⁠bit.ly/thehappyflosser ⁠⁠promo code: HAPPYFLOSSER
Send Messages to: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/billie43/message.⁠⁠
Email Me: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

39 min
June 19, 2024 #138: "Helpisode" Learn, Pivot, and Grow with Melondy Martin
Our life unfolds as a series of small incremental steps and decisions that lead us down a path. The path takes many twists and turns - this is the journey we call life.
In this episode, I speak with Melondy Martin, Owner of Improved Dental Solutions. Melondy is a Dental Hygienist and entrepreneur passionate about growth over time.
Melondy shares her own story with our audience to express the need to ask yourself, What's Next? Success comes from continued growth over time that adds up to mastering a skill needed in the world. Melondy helps us to consider the possibilities of what is possible.
You can contact Melondy at www.improveddentalsol.com or email her at [email protected]
As I say.... "Those who know will grow."
Additional resources:
Study Sheets: ⁠⁠https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/ ⁠⁠
Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene School
⁠⁠⁠https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school⁠⁠
Other Podcasts: ⁠⁠blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/⁠⁠

Take a look at a recent product I have tried and recommend. ⁠⁠bit.ly/thehappyflosser ⁠⁠promo code: HAPPYFLOSSER
Send Messages to: ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/billie43/message.⁠⁠
Email Me: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

28 min

About Dental Hygiene Student Podcast with The Happy Flosser RDH

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A Dental Hygiene Student Podcast- Tutoring, Study Tips, Time Management in School, and lots of professionals to help you with some of the challenges that you face as a student in the dental hygiene program and beyond.