{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/649b18ee9a383f0011828cbd/69d198fff44b357ce9446d8b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"153: Embracing Opportunity as a Dental Hygienist with Whitney Howerton","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/649b18ee9a383f0011828cbd/1775343802064-6acae01a-1835-4afb-8a73-3076987d4e3f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Dana sits down with Whitney Howerton, RDH, to unpack a career that didn’t follow a straight path. Whitney shares how an initial goal of becoming a dentist shifted into dental hygiene, then evolved into clinical practice, education, industry leadership, and eventually a vice president role within a global dental company. What stands out isn’t a perfectly mapped plan, but a pattern: she stayed engaged, said yes to aligned opportunities, and continued building skills that translated across settings. This episode is a must-hear no matter where you are in your dental hygiene journey!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>🟠<a href=\"https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/newsletter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Start here</strong></a><strong> </strong>→ <a href=\"https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/newsletter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/newsletter</a></p><p><br></p><p>🟠 <a href=\"https://www.studentrdh.com/national-dental-hygiene-board-review-nbdhe-studentrdh-vip-club?utm_source=Referral%60&amp;utm_medium=Podcast&amp;utm_campaign=DHBasics&amp;utm_content=DVIP3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>When you're ready for boards</strong></a>: Become a StudentRDH VIP member → <a href=\"https://www.studentrdh.com/national-dental-hygiene-board-review-nbdhe-studentrdh-vip-club?utm_source=Referral%60&amp;utm_medium=Podcast&amp;utm_campaign=DHBasics&amp;utm_content=DVIP3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.studentrdh.com/national-dental-hygiene-board-review-nbdhe-studentrdh-vip-club?utm_source=Referral%60&amp;utm_medium=Podcast&amp;utm_campaign=DHBasics&amp;utm_content=DVIP3</a></p><p><br></p><p>🟠<a href=\"http://clouddentistry.com/r/vxn1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Want extra support + events?</strong></a> Get your free CloudU student membership (monthly events + giveaways) → <a href=\"http://clouddentistry.com/r/vxn1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://clouddentistry.com/r/vxn1</a></p>","author_name":"Dental Hygiene Basics"}