Dental Hygiene Basics

Today's episode provides incoming dental hygiene students with the best advice on how they can make mental connections while in school. This is a tip to help you learn better and faster. It will also help you to perform stronger on your exams!Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Transcript is available on Apple or by request.Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics Twitter: @DH_BasicsTimestamps:(00:00) Mental Connections(00:53) Pattern Recognition(03:11) Memorization Techniques

On this bonus episode of the Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast, Dana interviews Areal, a registered dental hygienist living in Canada. Areal's RDH origin story starts with her dropping out of high school, but ends with her becoming an RDH, of course! Areal shares her story in a way that will inspire any person who may be holding onto limiting beliefs about their future career. Plus, there is a valuable lesson to be learned about getting your vaccination records together sooner rather than later!Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics. Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics. Twitter: @DH_Basics Email:DHBasics@protonmail.comTranscript available upon request

Katie Steger shares her amazing story of overcoming mental health struggles like anxiety and depression to now becoming a dental hygienist and educator. She’s had a non-linear path to dental hygiene school and talks about the impact of her undiagnosed ADHD and autism through it all. Katie is now an incredible resource for current dental hygiene students and shares her perspective on patient care for those with autism through her social media. Tune in to hear how she went from C’s and D’s in high school to becoming the valedictorian of her hygiene class! See the full transcript HERE. Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics. Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics. Twitter: @DH_Basics Email:DHBasics@protonmail.com Timestamps:(00:00) Intro (01:51) Katie’s Not-So-Linear Path(05:04) Her Undiagnosed ADHD and Autism (11:27) Application and Interview Process(13:56) Managing Mental Health Through School (17:30) Katie’s Stressors in Hygiene School (22:17) Advice to Students as an Educator

Founder of Dental Hygiene Nation, Caitlyn, joins me for a special bonus episode! She talks about how a career in dental hygiene can have more diversity than you think! She combined her passion for dentistry and graphic design as well as her experience in sales to build her successful business. Caitlyn's merch has built a community of hygienists who are proud to represent this profession and I could not be more excited to see our field continue to evolve. I hope this episode ignites a passion for your future career because it truly can open so many doors for you!! Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Transcript is available on Apple or by request. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics Twitter: @DH_Basics Timestamps:(00:00) Caitlyn’s RDH Origin Story and the Birth of Dental Hygiene Nation (07:45) Transition from Clinical Hygiene to Sales(14:34) Full-Time vs Part-Time Hygiene (20:10) Dental Hygiene as a Nation(24:00) High School Straight into Hygiene School(28:29) Paying for Hygiene School(30:12) Caitlyn’s Challenges(34:05) Words of Wisdom

Are you stuck in a cycle of procrastination? This episode has the best tip on how to curb this habit while in school. Find out how to make the best out of your education with some preparation and engagement here!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) Pros and Cons of Procrastinating(02:05) My Number One Tip(05:42) Preparation Powers Performance

Arianna Cazares graduated from dental hygiene school one year ago and joins host Dana on this episode to share her experiences working in the clinical setting. Her passion is to educate patients with low dental health literacy and spread awareness through her social media. This episode sheds light on many topics for aspiring dental hygienists such as paying for school, finding patients, preventing dismissal from your program, and so much more! Go give Ariana a follow on Instagram @thergvrdhWant 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) The RGV RDH’s Origin Story(04:58) Her Journey to Dental Hygiene School(12:13) Paying for School(18:50) How to Stand Out Without an Interview(22:00) Perks of Programs in Rural Cities(29:11) Struggles of Finding Patients(36:26) Dropping from Dental Hygiene School

As a lifelong learner, Dana has found the BEST ways to retain information. One of her most reliable methods is self-explaining. It is simple yet very efficient when having to learn difficult concepts like histology or embryology. These tips are not only important to do well on your tests, but also to provide better care to patients in the clinical setting! Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Transcript is available on Apple or by request. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics Twitter: @DH_Basics Timestamps:(00:00) Intro (00:59) Self-Explaining(03:43) Treat Learning Like a Game

In this episode, I talk about my love for dental hygiene while also addressing the challenges in this field. It's so important to focus on the positive aspects of the job and highlight the growth in the dental hygiene profession. I encourage all aspiring dental hygienists to focus on the positives just as much- if not more than the negatives. Some of my favorite things about being a dental hygienist is the satisfaction of removing calculus, interacting with patients, and being able to work with new technology and resources. There are so many opportunities to explore the various specializations and career opportunities available in dental hygiene. You don't want to miss my "pros" of being a dental hygienist! See the full transcript HERE. Want a question answered on the show? Fill out the DHB Questionnaire HERE. Slide into my DMs HERE: Instagram: @dentalhygienebasics. Facebook: Dental Hygiene Basics. Twitter: @DH_Basics. Email:DHBasics@protonmail.comSCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION: bold.org/scholarships/dental-hygiene-basics-scholarship/Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(00:57) Negativity in Dental Hygiene(03:47) What I Love About This Profession(07:58) Using Your Soft and Hard Skills