Do you dream of becoming a dental hygienist? 🦷✨
Welcome to the Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast, your go-to resource for getting into and succeeding in dental hygiene school! Hosted by Dana Paladino, a dental hygienist, educator, and mentor, this podcast was created to fill a major gap. We help students before they even step into dental hygiene school.
While many resources focus on surviving school or advancing a hygiene career, few exist to guide students through the application process and their dental hygiene school journey. That’s where Dental Hygiene Basics comes in!
We cover:
✅ Admissions insight – How to strengthen your application and excel during your dental hygiene school interview
✅ Dental hygiene school survival – Study strategies, clinical tips, & NBDHE prep
✅ Career pathways – Exploring alternative and traditional RDH careers
✅ Community & mentorship – Real stories from dental hygienists who’ve been in your shoes
Dana has worked closely with first-year dental hygiene students and has seen their struggles firsthand. She knows that preparation powers performance. By sharing expert advice, personal experiences, guest interviews, she’s here to help YOU succeed.
More than just a podcast, Dental Hygiene Basics is a growing community of hygienists helping aspiring hygienists. Because when we lift each other up, we all succeed. 🧡 Dana's personal mission is to award $100,000 in scholarships by 2035. Learn more about Dental Hygiene Basic's Services and Scholarships at www.dentalhygienebasics.com.
Wondering if this podcast is right for you? Here are some questions we answer on the Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast:
How do I get into dental hygiene school?
What should I expect in dental hygiene school?
How can I prepare for a dental hygiene school interview?
What are the biggest challenges of dental hygiene school?
How can I improve my instrumentation skills as a dental hygiene student?
What are the best study tips for dental hygiene students?
How do I manage stress in dental hygiene school?
What career options are available for dental hygienists?
How can I network and grow my dental hygiene career?
Are there scholarships available for dental hygiene students?
Subscribe now and start your journey to becoming a Registered Dental Hygienist!
#dentalhygieneschool #dentalhygiene #futurerdh #studentrdh #dentalhygienebasics
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Do you dream of becoming a dental hygienist? 🦷✨
Welcome to the Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast, your go-to resource for getting into and succeeding in dental hygiene school! Hosted by Dana Paladino, a dental hygienist, educator, and mentor, this podcast was created to fill a major gap. We help students before they even step into dental hygiene school.
While many resources focus on surviving school or advancing a hygiene career, few exist to guide students through the application process and their dental hygiene school journey. That’s where Dental Hygiene Basics comes in!
We cover:
✅ Admissions insight – How to strengthen your application and excel during your dental hygiene school interview
✅ Dental hygiene school survival – Study strategies, clinical tips, & NBDHE prep
✅ Career pathways – Exploring alternative and traditional RDH careers
✅ Community & mentorship – Real stories from dental hygienists who’ve been in your shoes
Dana has worked closely with first-year dental hygiene students and has seen their struggles firsthand. She knows that preparation powers performance. By sharing expert advice, personal experiences, guest interviews, she’s here to help YOU succeed.
More than just a podcast, Dental Hygiene Basics is a growing community of hygienists helping aspiring hygienists. Because when we lift each other up, we all succeed. 🧡 Dana's personal mission is to award $100,000 in scholarships by 2035. Learn more about Dental Hygiene Basic's Services and Scholarships at www.dentalhygienebasics.com.
Wondering if this podcast is right for you? Here are some questions we answer on the Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast:
How do I get into dental hygiene school?
What should I expect in dental hygiene school?
How can I prepare for a dental hygiene school interview?
What are the biggest challenges of dental hygiene school?
How can I improve my instrumentation skills as a dental hygiene student?
What are the best study tips for dental hygiene students?
How do I manage stress in dental hygiene school?
What career options are available for dental hygienists?
How can I network and grow my dental hygiene career?
Are there scholarships available for dental hygiene students?
Subscribe now and start your journey to becoming a Registered Dental Hygienist!
#dentalhygieneschool #dentalhygiene #futurerdh #studentrdh #dentalhygienebasics
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Rachael Zustin was destined to have the RDH title behind her name- but that doesn't mean sacrifice and hard work weren't involved. With (literal) sweat and tears involved, she was successful in becoming a dental hygienist, facing several obstacles on the way. She is an inspiration and proof that if you set your mind to something, you CAN do it! Rachael struggled to get into dental hygiene school, and when she finally did, she faced intense grief at the start of her program. Still, she managed to find a stronger "why" and used passion to fuel her. Here is part 1 of an amazing story!
Timestamps:
(00:00) Rachael’s RDH Origin Story
(06:43) Resilience in the Face of Setbacks
(11:27) Navigating ADHD in Dental Hygiene School
(21:38) Using Rejection to Strengthen Your Drive
(28:13) Doing Fitness Coaching During Dental Hygiene School
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