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Dental Hygiene Basics

Dental Hygiene Basics

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Are you dreaming of becoming a dental hygienist? Or are you already in dental hygiene school and looking for support? The Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast is your go-to resource for getting in, getting through, and graduating dental hygiene school. Struggling on your journey? Download our free guide to help you overcome your dental hygiene hurdles HERE! https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/pl/2148740487


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, uplifting guidance here.


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

🎙️ Podcast + 📚 Tutoring + 🎓 Scholarships + 🧡 Educational Resources


What You’ll Learn
  • Admissions & Application Tips – How to stand out, prepare for interviews, and strengthen your dental hygiene school application.
  • Dental Hygiene School Success Strategies – Study skills, clinical tips, instrumentation guidance, and NBDHE/NDHCE prep.
  • Career Pathways for RDHs – Traditional and alternative dental hygiene careers to explore after graduation.
  • Community & Mentorship – Real stories from hygienists who’ve been right where you are.
  • Scholarships & Student Support – Learn how to access the resources designed to help you succeed.


Common Questions We Answer

  • How do I get into dental hygiene school?
  • What should I expect in dental hygiene school?
  • How can I prepare for my interview?
  • What are the biggest challenges of hygiene school?
  • How do I improve instrumentation and clinical confidence?
  • What are the best study strategies?
  • What career options exist for RDHs?
  • Are there scholarships for dental hygiene students?

Our Mission

We’re building a supportive, uplifting community where hygienists help aspiring hygienists succeed. 🧡

Our personal mission: 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! 🎧✨


See All of Our Services: www.dentalhygienebasics.com



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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
  • 127: Bethany's Work on the Oral Health Awareness Project

    127: Bethany's Work on the Oral Health Awareness Project
    Feb 18 2026

    The dental hygiene profession has faced threats to lower standards of care and allow lesser-trained individuals to do our jobs in some states. Bethany has come back on the podcast to explain her role with the Oral Health Awareness Project and how they are addressing legislative threats by educating both the dental community and the public on the depth of hygienists’ education, clinical judgment, and role beyond “just a cleaning.” A simple place for clinical hygienists to support this movement is to be intentional when explaining their assessments, education, and scope to patients, because everyday clarity in the operatory shapes long-term change.

    🟠 Struggling on your journey? Download our free guide to help you overcome your dental hygiene hurdles HERE! https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/pl/2148740487

    🟠 Follow @DentalHygieneBasics on socials for study tips, motivation, and educational content.

    🟠 Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services and scholarships! Whether you are applying or recently accepted, we got you!

    🟠 Listen & Subscribe: The Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast is available on all platforms (Youtube included!). Hit follow and stay updated!

    🟠 Thank you to our sponsor, StudentRDH! Head to www.studentrdh.com for all of your board prep needs! Give them a follow on socials @studentrdh, also!


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    34 mins
  • 126: How Does GPA Affect Your Dental Hygiene School Application?

    126: How Does GPA Affect Your Dental Hygiene School Application?
    Feb 16 2026

    Although your GPA does not define you, it should be used as crucial feedback. It shows how you’re managing coursework, using resources, and adjusting when things don’t go as planned. Admissions committees for dental hygiene programs look closely at GPAs, especially relevant science courses, because it reflects your readiness for their program. Dana shares great tips on how to polish your dental hygiene school application to put your best foot forward.

    🟠 Struggling on your journey? Download our free guide to help you overcome your dental hygiene hurdles HERE! https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/pl/2148740487

    🟠 Follow @DentalHygieneBasics on socials for study tips, motivation, and educational content.

    🟠 Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services and scholarships! Whether you are applying or recently accepted, we got you!

    🟠 Listen & Subscribe: The Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast is available on all platforms (Youtube included!). Hit follow and stay updated!

    🟠 Thank you to our sponsor, StudentRDH! Head to www.studentrdh.com for all of your board prep needs! Give them a follow on socials @studentrdh, also!


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    16 mins
  • 125: How Miranda Pivoted from Dental Hygiene After a Wrist Injury

    125: How Miranda Pivoted from Dental Hygiene After a Wrist Injury
    Feb 11 2026

    A hand injury for a dental hygienist can be career-ending, yet many don't have a backup plan in place if it were to happen to them. Miranda Linkous shares how her wrist injury led her to pivot from clinical hygiene into dental sales. It's a refreshing reminder that the skills developed in dental hygiene translate beyond the operatory. If you're interested in learning how she did it, check out this episode and then head over to her YouTube channel, @MirandaLinkousRDH.

    🟠 Struggling on your journey? Download our free guide to help you overcome your dental hygiene hurdles HERE! https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/pl/2148740487

    🟠 Follow @DentalHygieneBasics on socials for study tips, motivation, and educational content.

    🟠 Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services and scholarships! Whether you are applying or recently accepted, we got you!

    🟠 Listen & Subscribe: The Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast is available on all platforms (Youtube included!). Hit follow and stay updated!

    🟠 Thank you to our sponsor, StudentRDH! Head to www.studentrdh.com for all of your board prep needs! Give them a follow on socials @studentrdh, also!


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    27 mins
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