Dimensions Students | Dimensions of Dental Hygiene | Favorites https://students.dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/members/ddhstudents/activity/favorites/ Activity feed of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene's saved posts. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:41:33 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.17.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 1eae13be44be9568cf89cf7e5e27195a homesweethygiene replied to the discussion Advice for Future Dental Hygienists in the forum Future Career https://students.dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/forums/topic/advice-for-future-dental-hygienists/#post-12167 Sat, 22 Mar 2025 13:31:46 +0000 Reply to Advice for Future Dental Hygienists

Stay curious, never stop learning, and build strong patient relationships! Good communication and compassion go a long way in this profession. Also, don’t be afraid to explore different career paths in dental hygiene—there are so many opportunities beyond the op!

]]> 52ccdb45510b05013a3997d8844c0bb5 homesweethygiene started the discussion Nice to meet you! in the forum Introduce Yourself! https://students.dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/forums/topic/nice-to-meet-you/ Sat, 22 Mar 2025 13:25:12 +0000 Nice to meet you!

Hi everyone! I’m Lindsey Vizcay, BSDH, RDHAP, RDH, RDAEF2. I’m a mobile dental hygienist and the owner of Home Sweet Hygiene, where I provide dental care to underserved communities, including children in schools, individuals with special needs, and homebound patients. I’m passionate about expanding access to care and am currently developing an…

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]]> 4f2a9105551b4c537a3d67f7db5ca4ef Aina Costan started the discussion Tips I wish I knew in Dental Hygiene School in the forum Learning + Education https://students.dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/forums/topic/tips-i-wish-i-knew-in-dental-hygiene-school/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:56:52 +0000 Tips I wish I knew in Dental Hygiene School

You wont be perfect and thats okay. I remember feeling like I had to get every speck of calculus, ace every exam, and impress every instructor. The reality? You will miss calculus. You will struggle with instrumentation. And you will have moments where you feel like you’re not good enough. But guess what? Everyone does. Growth happens when you…

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]]> b0b8bb4ea53f6535c09540d66e5ded8d Aina Costan replied to the discussion Advice for Future Dental Hygienists in the forum Future Career https://students.dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/forums/topic/advice-for-future-dental-hygienists/#post-12162 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:30:03 +0000 Reply to Advice for Future Dental Hygienists

Take care of yourself the way you take care of your patients! Prioritize ergonomics, set boundaries, and don’t forget to recharge. A healthy hygienist provides the best care!

]]> bac80e32d5dbaf32ebb36acb09cf1e67 afton started the discussion Hey Y'all in the forum Introduce Yourself! https://students.dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/forums/topic/hey-yall/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:19:16 +0000 Hey Y'all

Hey there everyone!! My name is Afton and I have been a practicing dental hygienist for 10 years in the state of Missouri!! Some of my passions within the dental hygiene realm include: Oral Pathology, Product testing and Ergonomics!! I am currently in school with Wichita State University (GO SHOCKERS!!) for my Master’s in Education to…

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]]> e32e0fc420317d169732d097112037b6 afton replied to the discussion Advice for Future Dental Hygienists in the forum Future Career https://students.dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/forums/topic/advice-for-future-dental-hygienists/#post-12032 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:34:37 +0000 Reply to Advice for Future Dental Hygienists

Invest in yourself and your career! Ergo Loupes are the greatest thing I ever invested in. A bonus is you could get student pricing if you’re in school. Other things I suggest are regular chiropractor visits, monthly massages, saddle stools, daily exercise and stretching. I wish someone would have told me about the importance of ergonomics while…

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]]> 03d3a62f12fe88fe5944f27ba84d1824 Hali Householder replied to the discussion Advice for Future Dental Hygienists in the forum Future Career https://students.dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/forums/topic/advice-for-future-dental-hygienists/#post-12021 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:34:47 +0000 Reply to Advice for Future Dental Hygienists

Totally agree! This is all GREAT advice!! I’d also like to add this little nugget…..get involved! Dental hygiene can be tough. It is so rewarding and worth every bit of your efforts, but especially in today’s world, it’s not always easy!! Join the ADHA, become an ambassador for dimensions of dental hygiene, attend community events, look at…

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]]> b6c20a73c456a118e53f265d88a1d084 Hali Householder started the discussion Let Me Introduce Myself :) in the forum Introduce Yourself! https://students.dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/forums/topic/let-me-introduce-myself/ Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:31:49 +0000 Let Me Introduce Myself :)

Hi everyone! I am an ambassador for dimensions of dental hygiene! I am SO excited for all of you to enter our field. What an amazing career you have chosen, one with endless possibilities and the chance to really make a difference. I am a clinical hygienist a few days per week. I also practice virtual orofacial myofunctional therapy at Indy Myo.…

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]]> 4182fe03d8f0bf5b3fd62234b7b1eb8d Tracee Dahm started the discussion Introduction in the forum Introduce Yourself! https://students.dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/forums/topic/introduction/ Sun, 20 Aug 2023 02:24:38 +0000 Introduction

Hello everyone!

I am an adjunct clinical instructor for the North Idaho College School of Dental Hygiene in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. I graduated with my Bachelor’s in dental hygiene in 2008 and my Master’s degree in 2012, both from Old Dominion University. My research interests include trends in dental hygiene and improving access to dental care…

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