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Dental Hygiene Basics

Dental Hygiene Basics

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Are you dreaming of becoming a dental hygienist? The Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast is your go-to resource for getting in, getting through, and graduating dental hygiene school.



Never miss an episode, study tips, or upcoming events! Sign up for our newsletter: www.dentalhygienebasics.com/newsletter



Hosted by Dana Paladino, RDH (educator, mentor, and founder of Dental Hygiene Basics), this is the only podcast dedicated solely to guiding future and current dental hygiene students from start to finish. Whether you're prepping your application, tackling first-semester stress, or studying for the NBDHE/NDHCE, you’ll find clear, practical, and uplifting guidance here.



At Dental Hygiene Basics, we offer a full-circle support system:

🎙️ Podcast

📚 Tutoring

🎓 Scholarships

🧡 Educational Resources



This podcast helps you navigate every stage of your dental hygiene journey — from getting accepted to succeeding in school and building your career. You’ll learn how to stand out in your application, prepare for interviews, and develop the study skills, clinical techniques, and instrumentation confidence needed to thrive in hygiene school. We also cover board exam prep (NBDHE/NDHCE), explore both traditional and alternative career pathways for RDHs, and share real stories from hygienists who’ve been in your shoes. Plus, you’ll hear about scholarships and student resources designed to support you along the way.



We answer the questions students actually have — like how to get into dental hygiene school, what to expect once you’re in, and how to prepare for interviews. We break down the biggest challenges students face, how to improve instrumentation and clinical confidence, and the most effective study strategies. We also explore career options after graduation and how to find scholarships and support as a dental hygiene student.



Our Mission: We’re building a supportive, uplifting community where hygienists help aspiring hygienists succeed. 🧡 Our big goal is to award $100,000 in dental hygiene scholarships by 2035 and open doors for the next generation of RDHs.



If you're committed to becoming a registered dental hygienist, this podcast will walk with you every step of the way.

Subscribe now and start your journey to becoming an RDH! 🎧✨




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This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, dental, legal, or academic advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.

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Episodes
  • 192: Struggling through Preclinic in Dental Hygiene School?

    192: Struggling through Preclinic in Dental Hygiene School?
    Oct 5 2026

    Preclinic is typically the most intimidating class for dental hygiene students in their first semester, but it's also where the habits that shape your clinical career begin. In this episode, Dana talks about practical strategies to approach instrumentation, competencies, and hand skills with realistic expectations, rather than perfectionism. Whether you're struggling in preclinic, preparing for a practical exam, or trying to build confidence with instrumentation, this episode offers practical guidance to help you focus on steady improvement, strong fundamentals, and the clinical habits that will support both your patients and your long-term career as a dental hygienist. Looking for more help with instrumentation? We offer tutoring! Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/243303954248054


    🟠Start here: Get dental hygiene school tips, free resources, and access to upcoming student events → https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/newsletter




    🟠 When you're ready for boards: Become a StudentRDH VIP member → https://www.studentrdh.com/national-dental-hygiene-board-review-nbdhe-studentrdh-vip-club?utm_source=Referral%60&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=DHBasics&utm_content=DVIP3




    🟠Want extra support + events? Get your free CloudU student membership (monthly events + giveaways) → http://clouddentistry.com/r/vxn1

    🟠 Struggling in school? https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/pl/2148740487


    🟠 Socials: @dentalhygienebasics


    🟠 Scholarships: www.dentalhygienebasics.com/scholarships


    🟠 See all FREE upcoming student events: www.dentalhygienebasics.com/events

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    24 mins
  • 191: Consistency Over Perfection in Dental Hygiene School with Brionna Watson, MPA, RDH

    191: Consistency Over Perfection in Dental Hygiene School with Brionna Watson, MPA, RDH
    Sep 30 2026

    Dana sits down with dental hygiene program director Brionna Watson @brionnawatson_, MPA, RDH, Director of the Dental Hygiene Program at the Community College of Baltimore County, to discuss what it really takes to thrive in dental hygiene school, from trusting the learning process and developing resilient study habits to understanding why true competence comes from comprehension—not memorization. They also explore career growth beyond clinical practice, the importance of mentorship, financial and lifestyle preparation for school, and how emerging innovations like virtual reality are expanding dental hygiene education.


    🟠Start here: Get dental hygiene school tips, free resources, and access to upcoming student events → https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/newsletter


    🟠 When you're ready for boards: Become a StudentRDH VIP member → https://www.studentrdh.com/national-dental-hygiene-board-review-nbdhe-studentrdh-vip-club?utm_source=Referral%60&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=DHBasics&utm_content=DVIP3


    🟠Want extra support + events? Get your free CloudU student membership (monthly events + giveaways) → http://clouddentistry.com/r/vxn1

    🟠 Struggling in school? https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/pl/2148740487


    🟠 Socials: @dentalhygienebasics


    🟠 Scholarships: www.dentalhygienebasics.com/scholarships


    🟠 See all FREE upcoming student events: www.dentalhygienebasics.com/events

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    56 mins
  • 190: Dana's Dental Hygiene Story

    190: Dana's Dental Hygiene Story
    Sep 28 2026

    Dana's path into dental hygiene is more winding than most, with several rejections, moments of self-reflection, and unexpected turns. In this episode, Dana shares her personal journey—from college rejections, career uncertainty, and questioning whether she was pursuing the right profession, to ultimately finding her place in dental hygiene and education. Tune in for practical advice she learned along the way, including why medical terminology matters, how previous dental and medical experience can boost your success, and why protecting your mental health is just as important as preparing academically.


    🟠Start here: Get dental hygiene school tips, free resources, and access to upcoming student events → https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/newsletter




    🟠 When you're ready for boards: Become a StudentRDH VIP member → https://www.studentrdh.com/national-dental-hygiene-board-review-nbdhe-studentrdh-vip-club?utm_source=Referral%60&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=DHBasics&utm_content=DVIP3




    🟠Want extra support + events? Get your free CloudU student membership (monthly events + giveaways) → http://clouddentistry.com/r/vxn1

    🟠 Struggling in school? https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/pl/2148740487


    🟠 Socials: @dentalhygienebasics


    🟠 Scholarships: www.dentalhygienebasics.com/scholarships


    🟠 See all FREE upcoming student events: www.dentalhygienebasics.com/events

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    30 mins
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