Dental Hygiene Basics

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:DHBasics@protonmail.com. 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

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:DHBasics@protonmail.com. 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

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:DHBasics@protonmail.com. 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

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:DHBasics@protonmail.comTimestamps:(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

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! 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 Toxic Work Environment (02:30) Starting My Education Career(05:07) Listen to Your Intuition

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