156: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in Dental Hygiene School

Have you heard of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? It's often taught in dental hygiene school in the context of patient care, but in this episode, Dana uses it to demonstrate how you can use it to find out if your foundational needs are being met. Stress, sleep deprivation, financial pressure, chronic pain, burnout, and self-doubt can affect learning, clinical performance, confidence, and even patient communication in dental hygiene school and early practice. This conversation is a reminder that struggling does not always mean you are incapable—it may mean your brain and body are trying to manage too many unmet needs at once. You’ll also hear practical ways to check in with yourself, support overwhelmed dental hygiene patients with more empathy, and create realistic routines that protect your well-being while pursuing long-term growth in dental hygiene school and clinical practice.

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193: Guest Host Michael Suruy with Liliet Quiroga

Current dental hygiene student and special guest host Michael Suruy from @DHY_Boys sits down with Liliet Quiroga @sparklingsmileslge, RDH, for a conversation about the realities of dental hygiene scho...

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192: Struggling through Preclinic in Dental Hygiene School?

Preclinic is typically the most intimidating class for dental hygiene students in their first semester, but it's also where the habits that shape your clinical career begin. In this episode, Dana talk...

5 Loka 24min

191: Consistency Over Perfection in Dental Hygiene School with Brionna Watson, MPA, RDH

Dana sits down with dental hygiene program director Brionna Watson @brionnawatson_, MPA, RDH, Director of the Dental Hygiene Program at the Community College of Baltimore County, to discuss what it re...

30 Syys 55min

190: Dana's Dental Hygiene Story

Dana's path into dental hygiene is more winding than most, with several rejections, moments of self-reflection, and unexpected turns. In this episode, Dana shares her personal journey—from college rej...

28 Syys 30min

189: Shaping Smiles and Minds with Billie Lunt, RDH

Bringing back one of our fav episodes with guest Billie Lunt in case you missed it! Dental hygiene educator and podcast host Billie shares what admissions committees are really looking for, along with...

23 Syys 49min

188: How to Find Dental Hygiene Scholarships

Applying for scholarships in dental hygiene school sounds like a great way for students to make some quick cash, but it's knowing where to get started that holds them back. In this episode, you'll lea...

21 Syys 14min

187: Michael Suruy from the DHY Boys on Chasing Success in Dental Hygiene

Michael Suruy, current dental hygiene student and co-host of the DHY Boys podcast, joins Dana to discuss his unconventional path into dental hygiene. With a background in manufacturing and no prior ex...

16 Syys 38min

186: Are you a Procrastinator? Or a Perfectionist in Disguise?

Are you truly a procrastinator, or is perfectionism keeping you from moving forward? Dana unpacks why last-minute productivity can feel effective but also cause you more stress and decision fatigue. D...

14 Syys 17min