Open Wide With Julio

20.Mental health: Smiling in clinic, struggling in silence with Shelby, RDH

On today's episode we go over the not so talked about mental health crisis during rigorous programs like dental hygiene school. I host the amazing Shelby, RDH and her truth on how she survived this extensive program, while holding on to her mental health. This episode is designed for the dental hygiene student or future dental hygiene students who struggle with similar issues, and how you can overcome such a dark time. In honor of mental health awareness month, we tackle it all today for you. Thank you again to Shelby for being so vulnerable on today's episode and sharing her story. This is why I love what I do, because I want to provide as much help as I can for a profession I absolutely love, and for something that I myself am working towards. follow us on social media, @shelby.rdh and @juliothefutureguygienist

19.Orthodontic dental hygienist with smile lab

Hey pookie, welcome back to another episode of open wide with Julio, today's episode we talk about the life of an orthodontic dental hygienist, and how she started her business smile lab apparel. This episode is very informative and interesting, because ortho hygienists are not a thing here in California, which we need to get on that. Thank you for supporting this podcast and I ,and we truly love every single one of you. Follow us on social media @smilelabca and @juliothefutureguygienist

18. QUIP, behind the scenes with meredith

Welcome back to another episode of open wide with Julio, today we sit with the CEO of QUIP, Meredith, to tackle everything you need to know about the company and how she navigates running a successful brand. She gives us some insight into quips famous products and chat about the vision they would like you to understand.. Thank you for supporting this show, and follow for more future episodes. follow quip @quip on socials and Julio @juliothefutureguygienist on all platforms .

17.Restorative dental hygienist, life with kolbi

In this episode of Open Wide with Julio, we sit down with Kolbi, a restorative dental hygienist who’s redefining what it means to work in clinical dentistry. From placing fillings to balancing patient care with expanded responsibilities, Kolbi shares what it’s really like to step beyond the traditional hygiene role. We dive into how she manages her day-to-day duties, navigates the mental and physical demands of dentistry, and creates a sustainable work-life balance in a fast-paced clinical environment. Whether you’re a pre-dental hygiene student, a current RDH, or just curious about the future of dentistry, this episode gives you a real, behind-the-scenes look at a career that’s evolving in real time. Think of it as your inside pass to what hygiene can look like when you level up.

16. Business Management Life with MouthBoxx

In this episode of Open Wide with Julio, I sit down with the incredible Fiona RDH, widely known online as Mouthboxx. Fiona has built a powerful presence across multiple social media platforms where she shares honest, educational, and empowering content for dental hygiene students and new grads navigating the profession. We talk about how she built her platform, the realities of becoming a dental hygienist, and the challenges many students face on the journey to licensure. Fiona also shares exciting news about her upcoming mentorship initiative designed to support and guide new graduate RDHs as they transition into clinical practice. This conversation also gets real. We open up about the pressures of the profession, the vulnerable moments behind the scenes, and why community and mentorship matter so much in dentistry. If you’re a future RDH, current hygiene student, or a new grad trying to find your footing, this episode is packed with insight, encouragement, and real talk from someone who’s passionate about helping the next generation succeed.