Welcome to my podcast, California Tooth Fairy, hosted by Angelica the RDH, a registered dental hygiene enthusiast! This podcast is to motivate and encourage those new to the field of dental hygiene. Listen in as I share my experiences after graduating, encourage post graduates to learn from my mist…
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Good morning Dental Hygiene Enthusiasts! Today I ask, which is worse: failing or never trying? Can you guess which one I choose? This is the last episode of season 1, and I am very thankful to all my listeners! I hope this podcast has inspired you to become excited about the possibilities or opportunities in your Dental Hygiene career! If you would like me to discuss a specific topic or want to contact me, you can email me at calitoothfairy@gmail.com Have a great summer and fall and I'll see you in the winter!
Good morning dental hygiene enthusiasts! Today is the day I finally share with you how I failed my clinical dental hygiene board exam three times! I hope new dental hygiene graduates can learn from me and never have to experience anything like this. If you have any questions about the California Clinical Dental Hygiene board exam, you can contact me at calitoothfairy@gmail.com
Good morning dental hygiene enthusiasts! It's week 10 already, which means this is the final week of Season 1! Time flew by and I really want to thank all my listeners and subscribers! I hope this podcast helps new dental hygiene graduates become excited about their career! In today's episode, I discuss what it means to be relentless. Listen in as I share some of the obstacles I overcame in my dental hygiene career. If you're enjoying this podcast, SUBSCRIBE!
Happy Thursday podcasters! Today I ask you: What are your strengths and skills? Listen in for some thoughts on what should be considered for your resume, cover letter, or interviews. If you would like to contact me or provide suggestions or want me to discuss a specific topic in the next season, you can email me at calitoothfairy@gmail.com.
Good morning Dental Hygienists! In today's episode I discuss job hunting, temping, and tips for creating your resume. I recommend reading a few articles from DentistryiQ and Today's RDH. Please check out these links to access the articles: 3Ds:Do’s Don’t of Dental Hygiene Interviewing by Kaitlyn Machado, RDH. https://www.todaysrdh.com/3ds-dos-donts-dental-hygiene-interviewing/ Tempted to Temp? 10 Ways to Prepare Yourself for the Best Day Possible by Corina Hartley, RDH https://www.todaysrdh.com/tempted-to-temp-10-ways-to-prepare-yourself-for-the-best-day-possible/ Pros and Cons of Dental Temping: Is It For You? By Ashley Palomo, RDH. https://www.todaysrdh.com/pros-cons-dental-temping/ The Complete Guide to Dental Temping for Beginners by Ashley Davidson, RDH. https://www.todaysrdh.com/complete-guide-dental-temping-beginners/ To Temp or Not to Temp? That is the Question by Andrea Kowalczyk, RDH. https://www.rdhmag.com/articles/print/volume-38/issue-2/content/to-temp-or-not-to-temp-that-is-the-question.html Staffing Agencies Versus Placement Agencies: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter? By Amanda M. Richardson, RDH. https://www.dentistryiq.com/articles/2018/05/staffing-agencies-versus-placement-agencies-what-s-the-difference-and-why-does-it-matter.html Tips for Writing First Resume: Standing Out as a Professional Dental Hygienist https://www.dentistryiq.com/articles/2018/04/tips-for-writing-first-resume-standing-out-as-a-professional-dental-hygienist.html Tips to Writing First Resume Part 2: Leaving a Good Impression as a Dental Hygienist https://www.dentistryiq.com/articles/2018/05/tips-to-writing-first-resume-part-2-leaving-a-good-impression-as-a-dental-hygienist.html
Good morning Dental Hygienists! In today's episode I talk about professional freedom and hope to encourage new dental hygienists to pursue their career with motivation and ambition. Here is the link to the article by Jasmine Haley that I hope you read on your own time: https://www.dentistryiq.com/articles/2017/08/5-ways-to-gain-professional-freedom-and-career-excellence-in-dental-hygiene.html
Good morning dental hygiene enthusiasts! It's Thursday! Today I want to talk to you about tribes and how I found mine at school. In this episode I also share with you a Pin I found on Pinterest that I really love. If you're enjoying this podcast, subscribe. Have a great day!
Happy Tuesday Hygienists! Listen in as I discuss the importance of taking continuing education courses. RDHs are required 25 units and RDHAPs are required 35 units at the minimum. I read two main points from the Dental Hygiene Committee of California website (http://www.dhcc.ca.gov/licensees/cont_ed.shtml) that they emphasize to licensees, I share various resources for CEs, and I recommend how it can be helpful during an interview with a potential employer. Have a great day hygiene enthusiasts!
Good morning podcasters! Start your week right with today's episode about self-love and self-care. It is so important to remember how valuable we are in this field that involves customer service and serving others. We have to be mindful of how amazing we are at the beginning of our day, at the end of the night, or at the end of the week. If you would like to contact me, or say hello, you can do so at calitoothfairy@gmail.com.
Happy Thursday! What qualities and skills about yourself would you like your coworkers to know about you? What do you want your coworkers to know about you? How do you contribute to the team? It’s a really good idea to consider what you bring to the table to not just your employer but to also the other people who work at your office. These are all the other people who make up the practice and it’s a good idea to be mindful that they too are important in making the practice thrive.
Good morning dental hygiene enthusiasts! Today I discuss exercise and de-stressing! These are very important to implement in your lives soon after graduating. You should try to come up with a plan in how to set this up for yourself as something you do regularly. Hope you have a great Tuesday, and if you would like to contact me, you can email me at calitoothfairy@gmail.com.
Good morning podcasters! Today I talk about morning routines or rituals that I have tried in my life and share what I currently do almost every morning. I do mention morning routines developed by Tony Robbins and Hal Elrod, so be sure to listen in. If you would like to contact me, you can do so at calitoothfairy@gmail.com. Have a great Monday!
Happy Thursday Podcasters! I hope your week is going well. Thought for Thursday: When did you last push the boundaries of your comfort zone? When did you last decide to be brave? What do you consider to be outside your comfort zone? If you would like to contact me, you can email me at calitoothfairy@gmail.com
Good morning dental hygiene enthusiasts! I'm excited to share this episode! This is my first interview, and I feature Helen Smart who is the CDHA Membership Counsel chair, who sits on the board of trustees, and assists all 25 components. She is the best representative to talk to you about CDHA, and listen as I ask her some questions about CDHA. Join CDHA and have a great Tuesday!
Happy Monday! Listen as I talk about being proactive in our careers! If you would like to contact me or just say hi, you can email me at calitoothfairy@gmail.com
Good morning podcasters! Today's Thought for Thursday is: What would you like your patient to know about you? Do you share personal and/or professional information? What information do you share with your patient? What impression are you making by sharing information you know? Think about this and encourage yourself to build rapport with your patients and motivate yourself to learn and gain more knowledge of dental hygiene information that will benefit your patient. If you're enjoying this podcast, SUBSCRIBE, so that I can keep you motivated in your career. Have a great Thursday!
Good morning podcasters! In today's episode I share the resources I like to learn from and stay somewhat up to date on what is going on currently in Dental Hygiene. I talk about podcasts, magazines, online websites, Youtube, CEs, E-mail newsletters, conferences, apps, and other resources. If you want specific links, info, or just want to say hi, you can contact me at calitoothfairy@gmail.com
Good morning! It's a new week and Monday is here! Listen in as I discuss SMART goals and give some examples of the goals I write down. If you have any suggestions or ideas of topics to discuss, you can contact me at calitoothfairy@gmail.com.
Good morning dental hygiene enthusiasts! What is an amazing dental hygiene day? Listen as I share several things of what I like about in a dental hygiene workday. Contact me at calitoothfairy@gmail.com if you would like me to discuss specific topics or are interested in hearing interviews.
Good morning and happy Tuesday! In today's episode I talk about mentors and recommend that new dental hygienists should seek them right now and at the start of their career. Listen in, as I share how I got my first mentor. If you're enjoying this podcast, subscribe to this channel so that I can continue to encourage you as we embark on this path together!
Good morning podcasters! It's a new week and today I talk about gratitude. It's very important in our career and very beneficial in our lives. Listen in as I provide 12 things (regarding dental hygiene) that I am grateful for on an almost daily basis. Happy Monday! If you're enjoying this podcast, SUBSCRIBE, so that I can keep you motivated.
Happy Thursday! Today I ask you what type of boss would you like to work with. Listen in as I discuss what strengths or qualities I admire in an employer. Have a great weekend! If you have any specific topics you would like me to discuss, you can contact me at calitoothfairy@gmail.com.
Happy Tuesday hygiene enthusiasts! Listen in as I share how I am tackling on paying off debt after dental hygiene school and what financial plans I have for my future. If you're enjoying listening to this podcast, subscribe! Have a great day!
Good morning hygiene enthusiasts! In today's episode I share some fears and negative thoughts I had running through my mind when I was starting my dental hygiene career. I also discuss positive thoughts that I replaced them with. Hope you have a great Monday! If you're enjoying this podcast, subscribe!
Happy Thursday hygiene enthusiasts! In today's episode I discuss what I initially thought my dream office office would be before graduating. I also share how that dream has changed and how it is depicted differently. What type of office would you like to work in? If you're enjoying what you're listening to, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast. Take care and have a great weekend! Contact me at calitoothfairy@gmail.com if you have any specific topics you would like me to discuss.
Good morning, dental hygiene enthusiasts! In today's episode, I discuss how new hygienists should value themselves after graduating. I share my own experience with entering the workforce in hopes that it will help others during the job seeking process. Enjoy your Tuesday! If you're enjoying this podcast, California Tooth Fairy, then SUBSCRIBE!
Happy Monday, dental hygiene enthusiasts! In today's episode, I discuss the 7 values I learned from Loma Linda University and the 3 that I like to focus most on in my life and career. Feel free to write any values you would like to share in the comment section. Have a great week! If you would like to contact me, send me an email at calitoothfairy@gmail.com.
This episode is a sample of my, Thoughts for Thursday, in which I ask a question of introspection, answer the question, and encourage you to participate in answering. What do you aspire to be in your Dental Hygiene career? I answered this question after graduating from dental hygiene school and made a checklist of what I wanted to accomplish back in 2015. I completely made it up, but it has been very interesting to look back and see what still excites me. I hope this encourages post grads to dream and to take the time to think. If you would like to contact me, email me at calitoothfairy@gmail.com
Listen in as I share why I chose Dental Hygiene instead of Nursing. I discuss 12 reasons why I chose/love dental hygiene. If you would like to contact me, you can email me at calitoothfairy@gmail.com
This is my very first episode and I am excited to introduce myself! My name is Angelica Daksla and I am a Registered Dental Hygienist. Listen in to learn more... About Me Why I am creating this podcast Who this podcast is for The schedule of this first season If you would like me to discuss anything specific or have any suggestions, you can contact me at calitoothfairy@gmail.com