78. Dental Hygiene School: Study Tips, Finding Patients, Imposter Syndrome

Send us a textToday, you'll hear straight from a dental hygiene school professor! Everything from studying tips to managing stress while in dental hygiene school. This episode shares advice to help get you through school. We touch on finding patients, mental health, imposter syndrome and more. Even if you are half way through the program, you will still benefit from this episode.Melissa Calhoun, a 2005 graduate of Pensacola State College's dental hygiene program, is a distinguished professional with extensive experience in pediatric, implant, and general dentistry. In 2021, she earned her master’s in dental hygiene with an education focus from MCPHS University. Based in Keller, TX, Melissa is an educator at Tarrant County College in their Dental Hygiene Department, where she teaches Radiology, Oral Anatomy and Histology, and Pharmacology. Melissa is also a clinician, a faculty member with Sanders Board Preparatory, a professional educator with Church and Dwight, and an SDA trainer with EMS Dental. In leadership roles, she serves as the President-Elect of the American Academy of Dental Hygiene. Melissa's dynamic contributions highlight her commitment to advancing oral health education and professional growth.The AADH (American Academy of Dental Hygiene) has not begun accepting student membership yet. I encourage students to join our emailing list (LINK HERE ) to be the first to learn when registration begins. Once they accept students, the mentorship program will be opened to them.Contact Melissa:[email protected] recommended episodes: 54. Hygiene School Advice32. Pressure of Hygiene School25. Navigating Hygiene School22. Managing Hygiene School12. Working While in Dental Hygiene School3. Finding Patients2. Six Tips for Starting Dental Hygiene School

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