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This episode features Angy, a travel RDH who is a learning and development manager with Cloud Dentistry, the online staffing platform! She shares her arduous but inspiring journey to becoming a dental hygienist. As a DACA recipient, she had to navigate paying for school out of pocket and taking the national boards without U.S. citizenship. Angy also worked 40-hour work weeks throughout her two years in dental hygiene school. Working night shifts and then being at school from 8-5 right after deserves some praise! She didn't have it easy in dental hygiene school but it shows that anything is possible with enough drive and motivation. She is a true rockstar!
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. Looking for NBDHE prep? Become a VIP StudentRDH member today: https://www.studentrdh.com/?rfsn=8529631.46e55d
Timestamps:
(00:00) Angy’s RDH Origin Story
(03:43) Pre Reqs and GPAs
(07:41) Getting into DH School
(11:25) Paying Tuition
(17:21) Working Full Time in Dental Hygiene School
(21:53) Support from Dental Hygiene Instructors
(25:45) Angy’s Personal Struggles in School
(28:04) DACA and taking the National Boards
(35:34) Tips for Dental Hygiene Students
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Marisa Kibiersza, known as the financial hygienist on Instagram, joins me on this episode to share her experience of becoming a dental hygienist with a passion for personal finance. We delved into the topic of finance as a dental hygiene student as well as post-licensing to hopefully educate future RDHs on a topic that is not commonly explored in our profession. She shares how she got a bachelor of science in biology with the intentional plan of becoming a physical therapist. After some unexpected life changes, she found herself attending an associate's program for dental hygiene at the College of Lake County in Illinois. Marisa is a clinical hygienist who aims to help future and current hygienists with their financial goals; I can't thank her enough for her donation to the DHB Scholarship!! Make sure to 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. Looking for NBDHE prep? Become a VIP StudentRDH member today HERE.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Marisa’s RDH Origin Story
(08:23) Her Current Roles
(11:00) Finances in DH School
(18:30) Money Advice for New Grads
(29:00) Adversities Marisa Faced in School
(31:47) Rewarding Memories from School
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Some dental hygiene programs require applicants to take a TEAS test, an exam commonly used for nursing school applications. My goal with this episode was to help guide students who aren't sure where to get started when preparing for this exam. There are several tips and resources in this episode so make sure you give it a listen!
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) TEAS Test Layout
(01:30) Preparing for the Exam
(02:24) Resources for Studying
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My guest speaker on this episode, Daisy, shares her amazing story of becoming a dental hygienist. She practices hygiene in the state of Washington, working part-time so she can focus on her brand and marketing. Daisy and I shared a great conversation about finances and how she covered school costs; spoiler- she was the recipient of 10 scholarships! Her story is especially inspiring as she is a first-generation college student raised in a single-parent household. Future RDH's, you don't want to miss 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) Daisy’s RDH Origin Story
(03:29) Side Hustles through Hygiene School
(05:18) Temping as a Hygienist
(09:21) Dental Assisting Experience
(10:37) Finances through College
(20:03) Daisy’s Advice for Financial Aid
(23:10) GPA Before Hygiene School
(28:40) Struggles in Clinic
(38:00) Her Favorite Mems in School
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This episode might win for the best RDH Origin Story on the podcast. Amber D'Andrea joined me to talk about how she ended up in dental hygiene despite originally wanting to become an RN- it's a crazy story that I'm excited for you to hear! She also shares the experience she had in the dental hygiene program at the College of DuPage in Illinois, which allowed her to obtain a bachelor's degree by completing one extra year of schooling. She later earned her MBA and now works with the dental networking platform Cloud Dentistry to help students and practicing RDHs. Stay tuned until the end to hear her advice for hygiene students!
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) Amber’s RDH Origin Story
(11:08) Choosing Between Programs
(14:07) Paying for Dental Hygiene School
(17:14) Adjusting to Being in School Full-Time
(20:20) Amber’s Best Advice for Students
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Jose has recently graduated from dental hygiene school at NYU's associate's program and plans to continue his education by getting a bachelor's in health promotion and education. He talks about how his major in arts helped him appreciate the field of dentistry when he worked as an orthodontics dental assistant. This clinical experience helped him stand out on his application since his GPA wasn't as high as he hoped. Despite not getting accepted into a program on his first try, Jose made the most of his education in dental hygiene school. He was class president and was a member of several associations during his schooling. I found his story really motivating, especially for future hygiene students who are feeling stuck in their journey.
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) Jose’s RDH Origin Story
(03:46) Using Sales Experience in Dental Hygiene
(13:16) Low GPA on Application
(14:13) His Interview for School
(18:38) Bachelor in Health Promotion and Education
(23:40) Paying for School
(31:02) Jose’s Advice for Students
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It's no secret what working in dentistry can do to your body long term... but a topic that isn't talked about enough is noise fatigue. This episode focuses on how noise fatigue is common in the dental office and how it affects both our ear health as well as our mental health. Do you want to know the simple solution to this? Give this episode a listen right now!
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
(02:02) Long-Term Effects of Noise Fatigue
(03:15) Protecting Your Ears
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In today's episode, Maryam shares her personal struggles to get through dental hygiene school including the struggles of English not being her first language and how that affected her application. She got into hygiene school on the 4th try and has loved the career since! She's doing amazing things in this profession by writing articles and being a trainer on innovative technology. I found her story so motivational and I think you will too!
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) Maryam’s RDH Origin Story
(07:21) Her Career in Dental Hygiene
(09:53) Applying to Hygiene School
(12:27) Struggles of Being Bilingual
(18:43) Staying Motivated During Gap Years
(22:25) Graduating Debt-Free
(25:56) Associates in Dental Hygiene
(30:52) “Never Treat a Stranger”
(32:28) Favorite Memory in School
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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
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I love sharing stories of dental hygienists who have carved out a new path in this profession for themselves. Carl Demadema, CEO of Dente Media, shares his amazing story of attending oral hygiene school in South Africa where he was assigned a school project assignment and ended up founding Dente Magazine! This really unique story is a great one and he also offers some invaluable advice for dental hygiene students.
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
(10:30) Carl’s Oral Health Program
(15:12) Jobs for Hygienists in South Africa
(16:58) Paying for Hygiene School
(22:22) The Rigors of Carl’s Program
(26:59) Three Pearls of Wisdom
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This BONUS episode features Teacher Tina, a dental hygiene educator, published author, speaker, and educator. She wears many hats but also has an incredible wealth of knowledge on local anesthetics in dentistry. Teacher Tina is a great resource for both dental hygiene students and registered dental hygienists looking to get certified in local anesthetic- which is why we are partnering together for A Night with Teacher Tina! This event includes three giveaways and a presentation by Teacher Tina about local anesthesia. Registration fees will help fundraise for the Dental Hygiene Basics Scholarship Fund so we can keep giving back to future RDH's. Register for the webinar HERE. Make sure to check out Teacher Tina's website as well with the following link: https://www.teachertinardh.com/
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
(02:08) Tina’s RDH Origin Story
(03:17) Practicing Hygiene, Instructing, and Local Anesthetic
(09:57) Working in Dental Hygiene School
(13:43) Advice for Students
(19:19) Teaching Local Anesthetic
(29:37) Good Memories in Hygiene School
(34:34) Collaboration Coming Soon!
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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
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Register for "A Night with Teacher Tina" on January 28th at 7:00 pm CT HERE!!
Maryam is an RDH in Canada who currently works as an instructor for dental assisting students while also creating her very own dental hygiene practice! This episode is great for all the future AND current RDHs because we cover so many good topics, including different working environments available for dental hygienists, bachelor's completion programs, and paying for schooling. I learned a few things from Maryam and I think you will too!
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
(03:38) Maryam’s Current Role
(06:50) DH Bachelor’s Completion Program
(09:16) Autonomy in Dental Hygiene
(15:14) Dental Hygiene School Application
(21:07) Tuition for Dental Hygiene School
(24:31) Finding Patients for Dental Hygiene School
(31:05) Advice for Dental Hygiene Students
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Leah Hargrove is a dental hygienist in Tennessee who is a strong advocate for mental health support. She's hit a few bumps in the road to get where she is now but is so open about her story! Her goal is to help future dental hygiene students avoid the issues she's had trying to obtain her bachelor's after becoming a hygienist. Learn more about finding the right dental hygiene program for you on 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) Leah's RDH Origin Story
(07:57) The Pros of Her Program
(10:35) The Con of Her Program
(17:45) Her Loan Repayment Journey
(27:49) Leah's Best Advice
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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
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It's no surprise that dental hygiene school is tough. High levels of stress can induce anxiety and you should be equipped with the tools on how to manage it if you ever experience it! I personally had severe anxiety through school and want to share how I was able to destress in an efficient and easy manner. These are simple ways you can bring your body out of the "fight or flight" mode and into a calm state.
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
(01:17) Box Breathing Method
(03:38) Writing/Journaling Your Thoughts
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Julie @peachstaterdh is a dental hygienist working in periodontics and uses social media to support other hygienists. She loves her career but admits it wasn't easy to get where she is now. We talked about being second-time girlies and how she improved her application for hygiene school to get in the second time. Before hygiene, she had a degree and worked in communications and decided to have a career change after feeling burnt out. She "threw all her chips in" to pursue dental hygiene and, even through all the challenges she faced along the way, she couldn't be happier now!
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) Julie’s RDH Origin Story
(02:09) Working in Periodontics
(04:37) Her New-Grad Experience
(05:43) Peach State RDH
(07:44) Deciding Between Two Programs
(12:55) Struggles with Science Pre-Reqs
(18:13) Dental Hygiene School Costs
(20:27) Dealing with Rejection
(29:05) Finding Patients for Clinic
(33:06) Pregnant in Hygiene School
(38:04) Prioritize Yourself
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Finding your own happiness in life is just as important as finding happiness in your career! This episode gets into hard topics like hitting brick walls in your career and how you can adapt and learn from them. Trust me when I say I didn’t have it all figured out as a new grad but can confidently say that I’ve learned from my mistakes and have come such a long way. Remember- the only person who knows what’s best for you is YOU!
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Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics Twitter: @DH_Basics Email:[email protected]
Timestamps:
(00:00) My Toxic Work Environment
(02:30) Starting My Education Career
(05:07) Listen to Your Intuition
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Are you struggling to make the perfect dental hygiene resume? This episode is for anyone applying to dental hygiene school or seeking employment as a dental hygienist. Follow all my best tips to put your best foot forward in any application!
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) Resumes for Dental Hygiene School
(01:22) Finding Your Best Skills
(03:30) Accolades and Volunteer Work
(06:11) Formatting
(08:54) How to Include Your Experiences
(10:12) Outsourcing for Help
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Sasha is currently a senior in dental hygiene school and is only six months away from becoming an RDH! She joins me on this episode to talk about her journey so far and shares her best advice to future and current students to pay close attention to deadlines and “just go for it!” We also get into how she’s been able to find patients despite not having family and friends in her city and the controversy of paying for patient’s treatments. Tune in to hear her full story and some great words of wisdom!
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) Sasha’s RDH Origin Story
(04:37) Assisting Before Hygiene School
(06:33) Her Successful Application
(09:32) Picking an Associate or Bachelor’s Program
(14:21) Paying for Hygiene School
(19:50) Advice as a Current Senior in Hygiene School
(21:18) Finding Patients for Clinic
(26:10) How Preparation Builds Confidence
(31:15) Making Hygiene Besties
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