
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 ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 158 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessHealth & FitnessMedicineCareers | |||

Dana sits down with Whitney Howerton, RDH, to unpack a career that didn’t follow a straight path. Whitney shares how an initial goal of becoming a dentist shifted into dental hygiene, then evolved into clinical practice, education, industry leadershi... more
Starting off as a new grad dental hygienist can feel less like a transition and more like a sudden increase in expectations—on your time, your body, and your decision-making. Dana is sharing all the tips she wishes she had as a new grad hygienist! Th... more
Brittany Wragg's dental hygiene journey reflects what it looks like to build a career while also managing real-life responsibilities. From entering dentistry with no experience to completing hygiene school as a working mom, she outlines what it takes... more
There’s a point where your to-do list stops being helpful and starts becoming a quiet source of stress. Many dental hygiene students fall into the pattern of writing detailed to-do lists that feel productive, but don’t consistently lead to action. Da... more
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If you are interested, applying, or in dental hygiene school, you gotta listen to this podcast. If only I’d had a resource like Dana when I was in school…!!!
Dana is an amazing host with great conversations and content, highly recommend!
I had the pleasure of being a guest speaker on Dana's podcast, and it was a wonderful experience. Dana creates a comfortable, welcoming, and safe space for hygienists to share their journeys. Her podcast helps prepare and inspire future hygienists by offering practical tips on navigating the program successfully while providing motivation and encouragement along the way. It’s clear that Dana is deeply invested in shaping a stronger future for the dental hygiene profession. She also shares invalu... more
After randomly coming across this podcast I genuinely gained so much more motivation to go back to school for dental hygiene very knowledgeable about different experiences I do wish to hear more about the downsides just to be prepared.
Being a guest on Dana’s podcast was such a positive experience. She is thoughtful, organized, and deeply committed to sharing meaningful knowledge with dental hygiene students. Our conversation on infection control was engaging and purposeful, and Dana made me feel important and respected throughout the episode. Her passion for education really shines through—this podcast is a must-listen for the hygiene community.
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A focused show for current dental hygiene students and early-career RDHs, delivering practical study strategies, admissions tips, board prep, and real-world career advice. Episodes feature origin stories, workflow tips, finances, and advocacy, with sponsorships tied to board-prep resources and education platforms. The host often centers memory-based study techniques, time-efficient learning, and actionable guidance to help listeners navigate school, licensure exams, and diverse career paths in dentistry. Notable is the consistent emphasis on mentorship, scholarships, and a supportive community aimed at scaling success from application to board exams and beyond.
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Dental Hygiene Basics launched 3 years ago and published 158 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Dental Hygiene Basics include:
1. Claire Jeong
2. Julio Cesar
3. Miranda Linkous RDH
4. Carly Ashworth
5. Stacy Weisman
6. Kim McCrady
7. Paula Chebat
8. Kevin Chebat
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