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Dental Hygiene BasicsHelping You Get Into & Through Dental Hygiene School Author: Dental Hygiene Basics
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. Thats 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 whove been in your shoesDana 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, shes 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 car Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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110: Why is Infection Control SO Important in Dental Hygiene with Deanna Otts-Whitfield
Episode 110
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025
My guest, Deanna, has an inspiring dental hygiene story starting from her military experience straight out of high school, earning her bachelor's in dental hygiene while working two jobs, and then eventually getting her master's degree! Today, she still practices in the operatory as a dental hygienist while also doing public speaking, CE courses, and writing articles. Infection control is a main topic of discussion in this episode that every RDH and future RDH needs to hear! Timestamps:(00:00) Deanna’s RDH Origin Story(03:42) Infection Control in Dental Hygiene(14:16) Obstacles Faced in School(20:04) Expanded Functions within Dental Hygiene (23:48) Being in the Change in Negative Spaces🟠 Listen & Subscribe: The Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast is available on all platforms (Youtube included!). Hit follow and stay updated!🟠 Join the Community: Follow @DentalHygieneBasics on socials for study tips, motivation, and educational content.🟠 Need Help on Your Journey? Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services and scholarships! Whether you are applying or recently accepted, we got you!🟠 Support Future Hygienists! A portion of our proceeds funds the Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship, helping aspiring RDHs achieve their goals. Learn more at www.dentalhygienebasics.com/scholarship.🟠 Thank you to our sponsor, StudentRDH! Head to www.studentrdh.com for all of your board prep needs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.











