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Dental Hygiene Student Podcast with The Happy Flosser RDH
By Billie Lunt RDH MSDHEducation
Dental Hygiene Student Podcast with The Happy Flosser RDH episodes
- #270: Ten Things to do NOW to start Dental Hygiene School Strong
You’ve been accepted into dental hygiene school. Congratulations! In this episode, we’re talking about the exact steps you can take right now to start your first semester feeling grounded, organized, and confident. Whether you’re excited, overwhelmed, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you build a strong foundation before you even walk into orientation.
You’ll learn the 10 most important things to focus on before classes begin — from mindset and organization to boundaries, community, and life logistics. Think of this as your pre‑semester roadmap, created by an educator who has guided hundreds of students through this transition.
You belong here. And you’re more ready than you think.
Want even more support?Listen to my Starting Strong limited‑series podcast. This podcast was created specifically for new dental hygiene students. Each episode walks you through the mindset, habits, and strategies that help you thrive in your first semester.
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Worksheet on Regaining Focus Here
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Time Management Prioritization Quiz - Find out how you rate HERE
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene Schoolhttps://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
Other Podcasts: blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/
Email Me: [email protected]
Leave me a message or ask a question I can share on the Podcast Here
Check out my free scorecard for students - you can rank yourself on how you are doing to take action on the steps toward being a successful college student.
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: Managing your Stress and Anxiety in Dental Hygiene School: https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
21 min - #259: You Made it: Now Let's Recover, Reset, and Step Into being a RDH
Finals are over. The competencies, the exams, the stress, the late nights, all of this is behind you. And now you’re standing in that strange in‑between space: not quite a student anymore, not quite a graduate yet.
This episode is your soft landing.A place to breathe, recover, and gently prepare for pinning, graduation, and stepping into the workforce as a brand‑new dental hygienist.
In today’s episode, we talk about:
Why the “post‑finals crash” is completely normal
How to support your nervous system after weeks of stress
The 4 Rs of recovery to help you reset your mind and body
How to be fully present for your pinning ceremony
What to expect emotionally as you transition out of student identity
How to prepare for your first job without overwhelming yourself
Red flags and green flags to look for in your first workplace
A grounding reflection ritual to help you step into your new professional identity
This episode is here to remind you:You’re not behind.You’re not supposed to “bounce back” instantly.You’re growing, transitioning, and becoming.
Take what you need from this space.You’ve earned your rest, and your celebration.
Additional Information:
Worksheet on Regaining Focus Here
Leave me a message or send a question I can share on the Podcast Here
Time Management Prioritization Quiz - Find out how you rate HERE
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene Schoolhttps://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
Other Podcasts: blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/
Email Me: [email protected]
Leave me a message or ask a question I can share on the Podcast Here
Check out my free scorecard for students - you can rank yourself on how you are doing to take action on the steps toward being a successful college student.
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: Managing your Stress and Anxiety in Dental Hygiene School: https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
19 min - #258: Sustainability in Dentistry
In this week’s episode of The Happy Flosser, we explore one of the most important, and surprisingly empowering topics shaping the future of dental hygiene: sustainability in dentistry.
If you’re a dental hygiene student who wants to stay ahead of the curve, understand where the profession is heading, and feel confident stepping into a rapidly evolving field, this episode is for you.
Small shifts in how we do what we do can have a meaningful impact on outcomes and long term success.
Additional Information:
Worksheet on Regaining Focus Here
Leave me a message or send a question I can share on the Podcast Here
Time Management Prioritization Quiz - Find out how you rate HERE
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene Schoolhttps://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
Other Podcasts: blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/
Email Me: [email protected]
Leave me a message or ask a question I can share on the Podcast Here
Check out my free scorecard for students - you can rank yourself on how you are doing to take action on the steps toward being a successful college student.
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: Managing your Stress and Anxiety in Dental Hygiene School: https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
22 min - #257: Feedback isn't Punishment: It's Protection: A Mindset Shift for Dental Hygiene Students
In this episode, Billie talks about one of the most important considerations for clinical practice and growth as a student. During the learning process, it can be hard to receive feedback from your faculty. It can also be hard to see it as an opportunity to grow. Sometimes it feels personal.
We will discuss ways to shift your process of learning and utilize feedback as a tool to help you master your time in clinic.
Additional Information:
Worksheet on Regaining Focus Here
Leave me a message or send a question I can share on the Podcast Here
Time Management Prioritization Quiz - Find out how you rate HERE
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene Schoolhttps://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
Other Podcasts: blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/
Email Me: [email protected]
Leave me a message or ask a question I can share on the Podcast Here
Check out my free scorecard for students - you can rank yourself on how you are doing to take action on the steps toward being a successful college student.
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: Managing your Stress and Anxiety in Dental Hygiene School: https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
15 min - #256: The Five Periodontal Microbes Every dental hygiene Student Needs to Know
In this episode, Billie breaks down the top five periodontal pathogens every dental hygiene student should know. From the infamous red‑complex trio to the microbe behind aggressive periodontitis, this episode helps you understand who these organisms are, why they matter, and how to remember them for exams, clinic, and patient education.
You’ll also learn easy mnemonic tricks to make perio microbiology finally stick
Additional Information:
Worksheet on Regaining Focus Here
Leave me a message or send a question I can share on the Podcast Here
Time Management Prioritization Quiz - Find out how you rate HERE
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene Schoolhttps://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
Other Podcasts: blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/
Email Me: [email protected]
Leave me a message or ask a question I can share on the Podcast Here
Check out my free scorecard for students - you can rank yourself on how you are doing to take action on the steps toward being a successful college student.
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: Managing your Stress and Anxiety in Dental Hygiene School: https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
13 min - #255: Regain Focus and Stay Calm to Finish the Semester Strong
If you’re a dental hygiene student feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or stretched thin as the semester ramps up, this episode is your reset button. Together, we walk through simple, science‑backed strategies to calm your nervous system, regain clarity, and get back into a focused, grounded rhythm.
This is your reminder that you don’t need perfection. What you need is steadiness, compassion, and a moment to breathe.
Additional Information:
Worksheet on Regaining Focus Here
Leave me a message or send a question I can share on the Podcast Here
Time Management Prioritization Quiz - Find out how you rate HERE
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene Schoolhttps://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
Other Podcasts: blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/
Email Me: [email protected]
Leave me a message or ask a question I can share on the Podcast Here
Check out my free scorecard for students - you can rank yourself on how you are doing to take action on the steps toward being a successful college student.
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: Managing your Stress and Anxiety in Dental Hygiene School: https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
24 min - #254: The Bacteria Behind Dental Caries - What Every Dental Hygiene Student Needs to Know
In this episode of The Happy Flosser RDH, Billie breaks down one of the most testable and clinically important topics in dental hygiene: the bacteria associated with different types of dental caries.
If you’ve ever mixed up S. mutans and Lactobacillus, or wondered why Actinomyces matters for root caries, this episode will finally make everything click.
You’ll learn:
• The major bacterial players in caries initiation and progression
• Which bacteria are linked to smooth surface, deep dentinal, root, and early childhood caries
• The risk level associated with each organism
• Easy memory tricks to help you recall them instantly during exams and in clinic
• How this knowledge translates into real‑world patient care and risk assessment
This is the perfect episode for students prepping for boards, reviewing for a caries lecture, or trying to build stronger clinical reasoning.
By the end, you’ll understand not just who these bacteria are, Why they matter, and how to use this information to better educate and support your patients.
Tune in, take notes, and get ready for everything to finally make sense.
Additional Information
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Additional resources:
Leave me a message or send a question I can share on the Podcast Here
Time Management Prioritization Quiz - Find out how you rate HERE
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene Schoolhttps://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
Other Podcasts: blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/
Email Me: [email protected]
Leave me a message or ask a question I can share on the Podcast Here
Check out my free scorecard for students - you can rank yourself on how you are doing to take action on the steps toward being a successful college student.
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: Managing your Stress and Anxiety in Dental Hygiene School: https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
18 min - #253: "Helpisode" Become a Myofunctional Therapist as a dental hygienist with Carmen Ball
In this episode of The Happy Flosser RDH, Billie sits down with Carmen Ball, a former dental hygienist whose curiosity, courage, and commitment to patient wellness led her far beyond the traditional operatory and into the world of myofunctional therapy and business ownership.
Carmen shares the story of how she discovered myofunctional therapy, the moment she realized she wanted something more than clinical hygiene, and the steps she took to build a career that aligned with her strengths, values, and vision for patient care. Her journey is a powerful reminder that your dental hygiene degree can open doors you never expected, if you’re willing to explore them.
Whether you’re a dental hygiene student curious about alternative career paths, or you’re simply looking for inspiration during a tough week, Carmen’s story will remind you that your career can evolve in beautiful, unexpected ways.
If you are interested in working with Carmen to discover how you can develop your skills and explore alternative career options, reach out to her or visit her website.
Podcast: The Profitable Myofunctional Therapist
Email: [email protected]
Additional Information:
Leave me a message or send a question I can share on the Podcast Here
Time Management Prioritization Quiz - Find out how you rate HERE
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene Schoolhttps://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
Other Podcasts: blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/
Email Me: [email protected]
Leave me a message or ask a question I can share on the Podcast Here
Check out my free scorecard for students - you can rank yourself on how you are doing to take action on the steps toward being a successful college student.
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: Managing your Stress and Anxiety in Dental Hygiene School: https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
27 min - #252: "Helpisode" The Dental Hygiene Hack with Dr Tonya Jefferies
In this episode, Billie sits down with Dr. Tonya Jefferies, the author of Dental Hygiene Hack, to talk about the real challenges dental hygiene students face. She has developed the practical strategies that help students push through.
Dr. Jefferies shares the inspiration behind her book, the gaps she saw in student support, and the mindset shifts that can make school feel less overwhelming and more empowering.
If you’ve ever wished someone would just tell you what actually works, this conversation is your new go‑to guide.
Email Dr. Jefferies: [email protected]
Additional resources:
Leave me a message or send a question I can share on the Podcast Here
Time Management Prioritization Quiz - Find out how you rate HERE
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene Schoolhttps://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
Other Podcasts: blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/
Email Me: [email protected]
Leave me a message or ask a question I can share on the Podcast Here
Check out my free scorecard for students - you can rank yourself on how you are doing to take action on the steps toward being a successful college student.
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: Managing your Stress and Anxiety in Dental Hygiene School: https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
27 min - #251: What Is Actually In Tooth Paste? A Deep Dive for Dental Hygiene Students
In this episode, I break down the world of toothpaste ingredients in a way that finally makes sense for dental hygiene students.
From abrasives to humectants to the different types of fluoride, this episode helps you understand not just what is in toothpaste — but why it matters in clinic, on boards, and in patient education.
Toothpaste is one of the most common products you’ll recommend as a hygienist — but most students never get a clear breakdown of what’s inside it.
Understanding ingredients helps you make evidence‑based recommendations, build trust with patients, and feel more confident in clinic and on boards.
Additional resources:
Leave me a message or send a question I can share on the Podcast Here
Time Management Prioritization Quiz - Find out how you rate HERE
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene Schoolhttps://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
Other Podcasts: blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/
Email Me: [email protected]
Leave me a message or ask a question I can share on the Podcast Here
Check out my free scorecard for students - you can rank yourself on how you are doing to take action on the steps toward being a successful college student.
Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/
Specialized Course: Managing your Stress and Anxiety in Dental Hygiene School: https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
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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.
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