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Dental Hygiene Basics

Dental Hygiene Basics

By: Dental Hygiene Basics
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Are you dreaming of becoming a dental hygienist? Or are you already in dental hygiene school and looking for support? The Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast is your go-to resource for getting in, getting through, and graduating dental hygiene school. Struggling on your journey? Download our free guide to help you overcome your dental hygiene hurdles HERE! https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/pl/2148740487


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, uplifting guidance here.


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

🎙️ Podcast + 📚 Tutoring + 🎓 Scholarships + 🧡 Educational Resources


What You’ll Learn
  • Admissions & Application Tips – How to stand out, prepare for interviews, and strengthen your dental hygiene school application.
  • Dental Hygiene School Success Strategies – Study skills, clinical tips, instrumentation guidance, and NBDHE/NDHCE prep.
  • Career Pathways for RDHs – Traditional and alternative dental hygiene careers to explore after graduation.
  • Community & Mentorship – Real stories from hygienists who’ve been right where you are.
  • Scholarships & Student Support – Learn how to access the resources designed to help you succeed.


Common Questions We Answer

  • How do I get into dental hygiene school?
  • What should I expect in dental hygiene school?
  • How can I prepare for my interview?
  • What are the biggest challenges of hygiene school?
  • How do I improve instrumentation and clinical confidence?
  • What are the best study strategies?
  • What career options exist for RDHs?
  • Are there scholarships for dental hygiene students?

Our Mission

We’re building a supportive, uplifting community where hygienists help aspiring hygienists succeed. 🧡

Our personal mission: 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! 🎧✨


See All of Our Services: www.dentalhygienebasics.com



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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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Episodes
  • 140: Help! I Failed My National Board Exam!

    140: Help! I Failed My National Board Exam!
    Apr 6 2026

    In this episode, Dana walks through what to do after an unsuccessful board exam attempt, starting with the first 48 hours—when processing the disappointment matters just as much as planning your next step. Once the initial emotions settle, the real work begins: reviewing your failure report, identifying gaps in foundational dental hygiene knowledge, and shifting from passive review to active recall, spaced repetition, and full-length practice exams that mirror the real test experience.

    Struggling on your dental hygiene school journey? Download our free guide to help you overcome your dental hygiene hurdles HERE!

    Thank you to our sponsor, Student RDH, for supporting Dental Hygiene Basics! You can access more information on their national boards prep services here.

    🟠 Struggling on your journey? Download our free guide to help you overcome your dental hygiene hurdles HERE! https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/pl/2148740487

    🟠 Follow @DentalHygieneBasics on socials for study tips, motivation, and educational content.

    🟠 Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services and scholarships! Whether you are applying or recently accepted, we got you!

    🟠 Listen & Subscribe: The Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast is available on all platforms (Youtube included!). Hit follow and stay updated!

    🟠 Thank you to our sponsor, StudentRDH! Head to www.studentrdh.com for all of your board prep needs! Give them a follow on socials @studentrdh, also!


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    15 mins
  • 139: Jaskiren Explains the Link Between Clinical Practice and Memory Retention

    139: Jaskiren Explains the Link Between Clinical Practice and Memory Retention
    Apr 1 2026

    Learning information in dental hygiene school is one thing—retaining it long enough to use it in practice is another. In this episode, Jaskiren explains why connecting classroom knowledge to real clinical experiences is one of the most reliable ways to strengthen memory retention in dental hygiene school. Instead of “learning and dumping” material after exams, students can reinforce concepts by actively applying them in clinic.

    Struggling on your dental hygiene school journey? Download our free guide to help you overcome your dental hygiene hurdles HERE! https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/pl/2148740487

    Thank you to our sponsor, Student RDH, for supporting Dental Hygiene Basics! You can access more information on their national boards prep services here.


    🟠 Struggling on your journey? Download our free guide to help you overcome your dental hygiene hurdles HERE! https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/pl/2148740487

    🟠 Follow @DentalHygieneBasics on socials for study tips, motivation, and educational content.

    🟠 Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services and scholarships! Whether you are applying or recently accepted, we got you!

    🟠 Listen & Subscribe: The Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast is available on all platforms (Youtube included!). Hit follow and stay updated!

    🟠 Thank you to our sponsor, StudentRDH! Head to www.studentrdh.com for all of your board prep needs! Give them a follow on socials @studentrdh, also!


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    25 mins
  • 138: Using Visualization to Improve Your Instrumentation Skills

    138: Using Visualization to Improve Your Instrumentation Skills
    Mar 30 2026

    Instrumentation isn't something you simply learn with enough practice. Many dental hygiene students find themselves repeating mistakes without knowing why. In this episode, Dana explores how visualization—a strategy used in sports and supported in dental education—can strengthen the neural pathways behind fine motor skills and improve clinical performance.

    Struggling on your dental hygiene school journey? Download our free guide to help you overcome your dental hygiene hurdles HERE! https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/pl/2148740487

    Thank you to our sponsor, Student RDH, for supporting Dental Hygiene Basics! You can access more information on their national boards prep services here.

    🟠 Struggling on your journey? Download our free guide to help you overcome your dental hygiene hurdles HERE! https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/pl/2148740487

    🟠 Follow @DentalHygieneBasics on socials for study tips, motivation, and educational content.

    🟠 Check out www.dentalhygienebasics.com to see all of our services and scholarships! Whether you are applying or recently accepted, we got you!

    🟠 Listen & Subscribe: The Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast is available on all platforms (Youtube included!). Hit follow and stay updated!

    🟠 Thank you to our sponsor, StudentRDH! Head to www.studentrdh.com for all of your board prep needs! Give them a follow on socials @studentrdh, also!


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    12 mins
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