{"podcast":{"title":"Dental Hygiene Basics","slug":"dental-hygiene-basics-6456567","podcast_index_feed_id":6456567,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/649b18ee9a383f0011828cbd","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/dentalhygienebasics","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/649b18ee9a383f0011828cbd/1753760138313-35a8abf6-4195-4b0e-8c77-3673df062efa.jpeg","author":"DH Basics","episode_count":159,"summary":"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 . Never miss an episode, study tips, or upcoming events! Sign up for our newsletter: www.dentalhygienebasics.com/newsletter 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 tr…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-hygiene-basics-6456567"},"episode":{"title":"148: How to Manage Test-Taking Anxiety in Dental Hygiene School","slug":"148-how-to-manage-test-taking-anxiety-in-dental-hygiene-school","published_at":"2026-05-04T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-hygiene-basics-6456567/148-how-to-manage-test-taking-anxiety-in-dental-hygiene-school","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-hygiene-basics-6456567","url":"https://shows.acast.com/dhbasics/episodes/148-how-to-manage-test-taking-anxiety-in-dental-hygiene-scho","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/649b18ee9a383f0011828cbd/e/69c9a573b7902354901145f4/media.mp3","summary":"Unmanaged test anxiety can really be a burden in dental hygiene school and hold you back from the scores you deserve! In this episode, you'll learn practical strategies for test-taking anxiety, including how to regulate your nervous system, approach questions with a consistent strategy, and reduce avoidable stress on exam day. You’ll learn how small shifts can improve both focus and performance on exams like the NBDHE. Start here: Get dental hygiene school tips, free resources, and access to upcoming student events → https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/newsletter When you're ready for boards: Join StudentRDH VIP → https://www.studentrdh.com/national-dental-hygiene-board-review-nbdhe-studentrdh-vip-club?utm_source=Referral%60&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=DHBasics&utm_content=DVIP3 Want extra support + events? Get your free CloudU student membership (monthly events + giveaways) →  http://clouddentistry.com/r/vxn1 🟠 Struggling in school? https://dentalhygienebasics.mykajabi.com/pl/2148740487 🟠 Socials: @dentalhygienebasics 🟠 Scholarships: www.dentalhygienebasics.com/scholarships 🟠 See all FREE upcoming student events: www.dentalhygienebasics.com/events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Unmanaged test anxiety can really be a burden in dental hygiene school and hold you back from the scores you deserve! In this episode, you'll learn practi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":948,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dental-hygiene-basics-6456567/episodes/148-how-to-manage-test-taking-anxiety-in-dental-hygiene-school/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-hygiene-basics-6456567/148-how-to-manage-test-taking-anxiety-in-dental-hygiene-school.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}