Dental Hygiene Basics

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 easy, but as we all say, it's worth it!

Transcript:

Hey, my name is Dana. Welcome to the DH basics podcast! I am a dental hygienist and a dental hygiene educator. A little bit of background about me: I have a bachelor's degree in biology, a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene and a master's degree in aging and dementia studies. After I graduated from dental hygiene school, I worked in a clinical setting, so I worked in a private practice office for five years while I pursued my master's degree. After that, I transitioned out of clinical practice, and I transitioned into dental hygiene education, and I absolutely love it. That brings me to where I am today. Why is my background important to you? Well, I have a lot of intel and information about the collegiate process because I've been through it three times myself, and I've been working in the collegiate industry for three years. So I have a lot of background information on the admissions process, how to get into dental hygiene school, what admissions committees are looking for, and also how to help you succeed as a first year dental hygiene student. First year students often struggle with stress, overwhelm, and failures. Sometimes students even have to drop out or get dismissed because of grades or stress. There are so many things that impact a first year dental hygiene student, and I want to be here to support you through all of that. I want to help build your confidence and knowledge so that you can achieve your dreams of becoming a registered dental hygienist. This podcast will feature a lot about me, but also I will have guests from all over the country who have achieved the title of RDH, as well. I love helping students achieve their goals of becoming a dental hygienist and now I want to help you become one, too. Stay tuned for my first episode with a great RDH and friend of mine. You don't want to miss it!

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🔹 Join the Community: Follow @DentalHygieneBasics on socials for study tips, motivation, and exclusive content.

🔹 Need Help on Your Journey? Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services! 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.

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Do you ever feel like you’re not living in the moment? It’s probably because you need to “Do Less.” And doing less isn’t what you think it is- I'm not telling you to quit everything you’re doing or do the bare minimum. It simply comes down to living in the moment you are in presently, allowing yourself to enjoy the now instead of worrying about what happened 5 minutes prior or whatever task you have ahead of you. The concept of doing less can actually take you more places because- once you master this skill- you’ll feel less burnt out, less stressed, and more satisfied with yourself. Trust me when I say this isn’t something you learn to do overnight- in fact, it’s still something I’m working on after years of practice! I’ve seen a drastic change in my mental health and overall happiness by doing less, taking a step back, and reminding myself to be present and calm. The truth is, no one can work at full efficiency 24/7 without reaching a breaking point so my best advice to dental hygiene students is to master how to do less. Learn all about it in this episode!

Submit your application for the DHB Scholarship HERE! Transcripts are available on Apple or by request. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics Twitter: @DH_Basics Email:[email protected]. Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE.

Timestamps:

(00:00) The Art of Doing Less

(06:33) Starting Your Day Right

(11:49) Being Present in the Classroom

(13:30) Managing Stress in Clinic

(18:14) Taking Control of Yourself Internally

🔹 Listen & Subscribe: The Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast is available on all platforms. Never miss an episode—hit follow and stay updated!

🔹 Join the Community: Follow @DentalHygieneBasics on socials for study tips, motivation, and exclusive content.

🔹 Need Help on Your Journey? Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services! 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 for listening! If you found this episode helpful, please leave a review—it helps more future RDHs find us! 💙

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Jevonah, @the.happy.RDH, sheds light on her journey to becoming a registered dental hygienist and, although she had some bumps in the road, she remains positive and strives to spread happiness by integrating healthy mental habits. She is what we call a "second-time" girly and did not get into hygiene school on her first try. Jevonah shares her tips on improving her application to get in on her second try as well as her personal struggles through hygiene school in hopes of helping future students!

Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Transcripts are available on Apple or by request.

Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics Twitter: @DH_Basics Email:[email protected]

Timestamps:

(00:00) Jevonah’s RDH Origin Story

(03:03) How She Boosted her GPA

(10:06) Why Students Drop from Hygiene School

(13:46) Getting Her Bachelor in One Year

(19:02) Lottery-System Applications

(22:39) Personal Struggles for Jevonah

(28:59) Her Fav Dental Hygiene School Memories

🔹 Listen & Subscribe: The Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast is available on all platforms. Never miss an episode—hit follow and stay updated!

🔹 Join the Community: Follow @DentalHygieneBasics on socials for study tips, motivation, and exclusive content.

🔹 Need Help on Your Journey? Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services! 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 for listening! If you found this episode helpful, please leave a review—it helps more future RDHs find us! 💙

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Josie Jasperson, creator of Study Pass RDH is my guest today and shares her path to becoming a dental hygienist. She truly has the heart of a teacher and is passionate about getting students ready to ace the NBDHE by providing FREE practice questions on Instagram every single day! She also has an affordable study-prep program for students preparing for the national board exam available on her website. Josie remembers wanting to use her knowledge of dental hygiene to educate others early in school and when she graduated during the COVID-19 pandemic, she took the opportunity to establish her brand Study Pass RDH. She has an incredible story that you don't want to miss!

Submit your application for the DHB Scholarship HERE! Transcripts are available on Apple or by request. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics Twitter: @DH_Basics Email:[email protected]. Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(02:05) Josie’s RDH Origin Story

(14:47) Choosing a Bachelors Program

(17:34) Her Side Hustle in School

(19:04) Study Methods

(28:08) The Creation of Study Pass RDH

(39:49) Josie’s Advice to DH Students

🔹 Listen & Subscribe: The Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast is available on all platforms. Never miss an episode—hit follow and stay updated!

🔹 Join the Community: Follow @DentalHygieneBasics on socials for study tips, motivation, and exclusive content.

🔹 Need Help on Your Journey? Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services! 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 for listening! If you found this episode helpful, please leave a review—it helps more future RDHs find us! 💙

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Matthew @the_guygienist joins me on this episode to talk about his experience as a senior in dental hygiene school. It's amazing how many connections he's made so far within the dental community before even graduating! Matthew is attending an accelerated 2-year program that includes some pre-requisite courses and, although the breaks between semesters are minimal, he still finds time to work part-time as a dental assistant, apply for scholarships, and attend dental conferences like RDH Under One Roof! I can tell you right now, this GUYgienist is going places!

Submit your application for the DHB Scholarship HERE! Transcripts are available on Apple or by request. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics Twitter: @DH_Basics Email:[email protected]. Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:18) Matthew’s RDH Origin Story

(07:35) Applying to Hygiene School

(12:30) Dental Assisting Experience

(16:08) Paying for School

(19:20) Managing Time

(22:10) Giving Yourself Grace

(27:28) RDH Under One Roof

🔹 Listen & Subscribe: The Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast is available on all platforms. Never miss an episode—hit follow and stay updated!

🔹 Join the Community: Follow @DentalHygieneBasics on socials for study tips, motivation, and exclusive content.

🔹 Need Help on Your Journey? Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services! 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 for listening! If you found this episode helpful, please leave a review—it helps more future RDHs find us! 💙

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