Dental Hygiene Basics

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:DHBasics@protonmail.com 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

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:DHBasics@protonmail.comTimestamps:(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

If you've followed my podcast for a while, you know how much I emphasize the importance of finding great mentors in your career. I had amazing ones who helped me get to where I am today, and I truly gained so much insight about this field through all my dental hygiene heroes. I thank them for motivating and helping me in so many ways and hope to be a mentor for others as well!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:DHBasics@protonmail.comTimestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:09) My Pediatric Hygienist(02:24) The Oklahoma State RDH(04:23) Airport RDH(06:29) My Faculty(08:23) My Dental Hygiene Community

If you're interested in working in the field of dental hygiene, I'm sure you know that prevention is KEY to maintaining oral health. Caitlin from @thealignedhygienist makes a great point in this episode when she says that dental professionals can apply this principle to their careers by preventing physical injuries to our bodies. She is an ergonomics consultant and yoga instructor who shares great advice for incoming hygiene students that you don't want to miss out on! 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:DHBasics@protonmail.com Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:05) Caitlin’s RDH Origin Story(12:34) Her Tips for a Healthy Career(17:28) Paying Student Debt (29:34) Clinic in Hygiene School(31:45) Words of Advice for Students

Mia and Nicole from the ToothBytes Podcast join me to share their journeys into dental hygiene school. We cover the rigors of an accelerated program, getting into hygiene school with low grades on your transcript, overcoming harsh interviews, and more! Head over to their podcast to hear their experiences as new graduates.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:DHBasics@protonmail.comTimestamps: (00:00) Mia and Nicole’s RDH Origin Stories(02:45) Accelerated Dental Hygiene Program(06:23) Overcoming GPAs(10:07) Moms in Dental Hygiene School(16:52) Application Struggles(26:48) Challenges They Faced in the Program(29:53) Advice to Incoming Hygiene Students

Dental hygiene school can feel like a two-year marathon and while the courseload is no joke, it's good to take a step back and really reflect on your journey! Through all the studying and stress, I was still able to make some really great memories that I'm grateful for to this day. Don't be afraid to get involved in student organizations and get out of your comfort zone! Those two years will be over before you know it. 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:DHBasics@protonmail.com Timestamps: (00:00) My Podcast Hack(02:04) Dental Hygiene School Can Be Fun(06:05) Community Rotations(09:01) Student Organizations (13:39) Making Great Friendships

I love to showcase dental hygienists who have branched off from clinical hygiene to do something unique because it's so refreshing to think of all the possibilities we have in this field! In this episode, I interviewed Katie and Marvelyn, who founded their company Perio Precise. They're doing amazing work in Las Vegas, Nevada by helping hygienists incorporate the use of endoscopes in their practice, using endoscopes to treat patients, and educating the masses on endoscopes. Their stories are amazing and I hope you find them as motivating as I did! One of the best take-home messages in this episode is, "Don’t let a setback deter or define you." It's so important to remember that, in order to be successful, you have to be comfortable with failure!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:DHBasics@protonmail.comTimestamps:(00:00) Marvelyn RDH Origin Story(02:44) Katie’s RDH Origin Story(05:59) Their Business: Perio Precise(12:35) Entrance Exams for Hygiene School(23:11) Paying for Tuition and Instruments(29:25) Finding Patients and Managing Course Load(35:31) Fav Memories from School

Looking for some mentors on your path to becoming a dental hygienist? Fiona and I are perfect for the job! These “second-time” girlies didn't get into dental hygiene school on their first try yet managed to become educators in the field later down the road. With her passion for dentistry starting at a young age, Fiona was surprised to face some rejections on her path to becoming a dental health professional but shares that it led her to where she is today. She lives an exciting life as a hygienist - you will have to listen to hear it all!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:DHBasics@protonmail.comTimestamps:(00:00) Fiona’s Background in Dentistry(02:53) Dental Assisting Experience(05:19) Normalize Getting Rejected(07:34) Opportunities Outside of Clinical Hygiene(16:42) Mentoring New Grad Hygienists(22:03) Her Advice to Incoming Students(32:04) Knowing Your Learning Style