Dental Hygiene Basics

Are you dreaming of becoming a dental hygienist? The Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast is your go-to resource for getting in, getting through, and graduating dental hygiene school.



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Hosted by Dana Paladino, RDH (educator, mentor, and founder of Dental Hygiene Basics), this is the only podcast dedicated solely to guiding future and current dental hygiene students from start to finish. Whether you're prepping your application, tackling first-semester stress, or studying for the NBDHE/NDHCE, you’ll find clear, practical, and uplifting guidance here.



At Dental Hygiene Basics, we offer a full-circle support system:

🎙️ Podcast

📚 Tutoring

🎓 Scholarships

🧡 Educational Resources



This podcast helps you navigate every stage of your dental hygiene journey — from getting accepted to succeeding in school and building your career. You’ll learn how to stand out in your application, prepare for interviews, and develop the study skills, clinical techniques, and instrumentation confidence needed to thrive in hygiene school. We also cover board exam prep (NBDHE/NDHCE), explore both traditional and alternative career pathways for RDHs, and share real stories from hygienists who’ve been in your shoes. Plus, you’ll hear about scholarships and student resources designed to support you along the way.



We answer the questions students actually have — like how to get into dental hygiene school, what to expect once you’re in, and how to prepare for interviews. We break down the biggest challenges students face, how to improve instrumentation and clinical confidence, and the most effective study strategies. We also explore career options after graduation and how to find scholarships and support as a dental hygiene student.



Our Mission: We’re building a supportive, uplifting community where hygienists help aspiring hygienists succeed. 🧡 Our big goal is to award $100,000 in dental hygiene scholarships by 2035 and open doors for the next generation of RDHs.



If you're committed to becoming a registered dental hygienist, this podcast will walk with you every step of the way.

Subscribe now and start your journey to becoming an RDH! 🎧✨




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This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, dental, legal, or academic advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation.

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32: The Importance of Networking Before and During Dental Hygiene School

32: The Importance of Networking Before and During Dental Hygiene School

It's not what you know, it's who you know! Learn networking tips on this episode and hear about Dana's captivating transformation from a shy individual to a confident networker in the dental hygiene f...

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31: Bethany's Journey to Dental Sleep Medicine

31: Bethany's Journey to Dental Sleep Medicine

Bethany Montoya, creator of Human RDH is a dental hygienist specializing in dental sleep medicine. She takes us through her incredible career journey, from music education to finding her true passion ...

8 Maj 202439min

30: Dana Discusses What All It Takes to Become a Registered Dental Hygienist

30: Dana Discusses What All It Takes to Become a Registered Dental Hygienist

Did you know that after you graduate dental hygiene school, you are still not considered a registered dental hygienist? Well, unless you take and pass all of your state/national board exams first! I h...

1 Maj 20249min

29: Shaping Smiles and Minds with Billie Lunt (Host of the Happy Flosser RDH Podcast)

29: Shaping Smiles and Minds with Billie Lunt (Host of the Happy Flosser RDH Podcast)

Are you feeling jitters for an upcoming interview for dental hygiene school? In this week's episode, educator and podcast host, Billie Lunt shares her perspective as a professor who is on the applicat...

24 Apr 202449min

28: Transform Your Dental Hygiene School Application with a Powerful Personal Statement

28: Transform Your Dental Hygiene School Application with a Powerful Personal Statement

On this episode of the Dental Hygiene Basics, Dana shares valuable insights on crafting a compelling personal statement for dental hygiene school applications! She emphasizes the importance of a subst...

10 Apr 202412min

27: Laura and Danielle Talk Preventing Burnout in Dental Hygiene

27: Laura and Danielle Talk Preventing Burnout in Dental Hygiene

Danielle and Laura (L'Diamante Dental Coaches) delve into the hot topic of preventing burnout and promoting overall well-being in the dental hygiene profession. By promoting healthy habits in hygiene ...

3 Apr 202435min

26: Michael ("The Dental Queer-gienist") Discusses His Journey Through Dental Hygiene School

26: Michael ("The Dental Queer-gienist") Discusses His Journey Through Dental Hygiene School

Vlogger and second-year dental hygiene student Michael shares his experience leading up to dental hygiene school as he finishes the last semester in his dual-degree program! He talks about overcoming ...

27 Mars 202441min

25: The Do's and Dont's of the Dental Hygiene School Interview

25: The Do's and Dont's of the Dental Hygiene School Interview

Looking to get into dental hygiene school? Then you can't miss this episode of the Dental Hygiene Basics podcast! Dana shares her top advice for acing your dental hygiene school interview. From resear...

20 Mars 202421min

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