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Dental Hygiene Basics

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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—helping 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 first year. 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—and 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:

  1. How do I get into dental hygiene school?
  2. What should I expect in dental hygiene school?
  3. How can I prepare for a dental hygiene school interview?
  4. What are the biggest challenges of dental hygiene school?
  5. How can I improve my instrumentation skills as a dental hygiene student?
  6. What are the best study tips for dental hygiene students?
  7. How do I manage stress in dental hygiene school?
  8. What career options are available for dental hygienists?
  9. How can I network and grow my dental hygiene career?
  10. Are there scholarships available for dental hygiene students?


Subscribe now and start your journey to becoming a Registered Dental Hygienist!


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Episodes

Allison and Affordable Dental Hygiene Education

This episode of the Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast showcases new dental hygiene graduate, Allison. Dana and Allison discuss the tediousness of the dental hygiene application and ways to plan for the cost of dental hygiene school. Allison earned several scholarships and strategically planned her dental hygiene school education to optimize her finances and prevent massive debt. She recommends staying tight with your classmates and helping each other get through dental hygiene school. See the full t...

Aug 01, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Should I Become a Dental Hygienist? Dana talks blood, saliva, and putting your hands into people's mouths!

In this episode of "DH Basics," Dana, a dental hygiene professor and dental hygienist, delves into the question of whether dental hygiene is the perfect career path for you. Dana explores the top factors to consider before applying to dental hygiene school. From a genuine passion for oral health to building meaningful connections with patients, this episode provides valuable insights to help you determine if dental hygiene is your calling. So, join us for a tooth-tickling adventure as I discuss ...

Jul 17, 20239 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Amanda (That Deaf RDH) and Applying to Dental Hygiene School Three Times

On this episode, Dana meets with Amanda Zubricki. Amanda is a clinical dental hygienist who operates the non-profit "That Deaf RDH Foundation." She graduated from Northern Virginia Community College in 2017. Her foundation provides scholarships to deaf and hard-of-hearing dental hygiene students. Amanda discusses how she applied to dental hygiene school three times. She actually ended up appealing her third rejection letter to dental hygiene school which helped her finally get accepted! Amanda o...

Jul 03, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Dana and The Craziest Dental Hygiene School Interview Ever

The host of the DH Basics Podcast steps out of the interrogation role this week to be interviewed. Jessica comes back on to interview Dana, and Dana tells her story of the world's craziest dental hygiene interview. Dana has technically been rejected by admissions committees 4 times, but she didn't let that stop her. She says time only made her stronger, and she encourages students to consider delaying their applications to dental hygiene school if it will make them a stronger applicant. Have a q...

Jun 29, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Jessica and the Marine Corps, Single Mom Life, and Preparing for the Dental Hygiene Interview

On the first official episode of the DH Basics Podcast, Dana interviews Jessica, an RDH of almost 9 years. Jessica graduated with an Associates in Dental Hygiene from Concorde Career College in Memphis, Tennessee. Jessica discusses her service in the marines, her decision to become a dental hygienist, and what her future looks like. She details her admissions experience and gives awesome advice to help prepare for a dental hygiene school interview. She discusses how professionalism in an intervi...

Jun 29, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Welcome to the DH Basics Podcast! Your Path to Dental Hygiene School!

Welcome to the DH Basics Podcast! This podcast was created to help future dental hygienists as they embark upon the application process and their first year of dental hygiene school. In this short episode, I introduce myself and my background. I am here to highlight the experiences of those who have successfully been accepted into and graduated from dental hygiene school. This podcast is full of tips, tricks, and personal advice from those who have been through it. Dental hygiene school is not e...

Jun 27, 20232 min
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